State Cities
This city is home to the world's largest frying pan.
A. Kirkland
B. Gig Harbor
C. Long Beach
Long Beach
What is the Washington state nickname?
The Evergreen State
What are the Washington State colors?
A. Green and Gold
B. Blue and Gold
C. Green and white
Green and Gold
How tall is Mt. Rainier
A. 13,721
B. 14,411
C. 15,145
14,411
In 1963, this bridge was erected to provide above street crossing for squirrels in Longview.
A. The Nutty Narrows Bridge
B. The Squirrel Speed Way
C. The Rodent Road
The Nutty Narrows Bridge
This is the oldest known squirrel bridge in the United States, which delightfully means that it’s not the only known squirrel bridge – a pretty wonderful fact if you ask me.
What is the Washington state song?
"Washington My Home"
What is the state bird?
A. The American Robin
B. The Yellow Gold Finch
C. The house worbler
Yellow Gold Finch
Washington is home to how many national parks? Name them for double points.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
3
Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.
Fun fact - WA has over 140 state parks.
What year did Mt. St. Helens Erupt?
A. 1978
B. 1980
C. 1998
May 18, 1980
What is the BIGGEST city in Washington?
Seattle
What is the state dance?
A. Polka
B. Square Dance
C. The twist and shout
The Square Dance
22 states have legally declared the square dance as their state dance… which is a little uncreative if you ask me!
What is the state tree?
A. Evergreen
B. Western Hemlock
C. Maple
The Western Hemlock
What is the state insect?
A. The monarch butterfly
B. The blue darner dragonfly
C. The orange lady bug
Blue Darner Dragonfly
True or False - It's illegal to kill Sasquatch in Washington.
True.
According to Sasquatch and the Law: The Implications of Bigfoot Preservation Laws in Washington State, this mythical creature has had tangible legal influence.
Strangely, there are laws in Washington State purported to ‘protect a creature that, if it does exist, is obviously endangered.’
However, there is a practical reason behind this legislature. This law is, mostly, intended to protect people exploring nature from those hunting Bigfoot.
How many cities are there in Washington?
A. 158
B. 206
C. 356
206
What is the state fossil?
A. The columbia mammoth
B. The north american T-Rex
C. The cascadian giant octopus
A: The Columbia Mammoth
The best part about this state fact? A group of fourth-graders from Windsor Elementary worked with the state Legislator to make it happen!
What is the Washington state fish?
A. Chinook Salmon
B. Steelhead Trout
C. Large mouth Bass
Steelhead Trout
What year Washington become a state?
A. 1889
B. 1898
C. 1918
November 11, 1889
True or false: Washington holds the title for the longest floating bridge in the world. Name the bridge for double points.
A. True The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge.
It clocks in at 7,708.49 ft (2,349.55 m) long, and it connects Bellevue to Seattle, Washington.
How many counties are there in Washington?
A. 27
B. 34
C. 39
39
What is the state gem?
A. Ruby
B. Petrified Wood
C. Diamond
Petrified wood
What is the Washington State flower?
The Coast Rhododendron
Largest natural lake in Washington State
Lake Chelan
What are the three major rivers in Washington?
Columbia River, Snake River, and Yakima River