 | | Columbia River Plateau Washington | | | Welcome to the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington! The Columbia Plateau first formed as an immense sea of prehistoric, volcanic basalt flow. It is the second largest basalt plateau in the world, but the term "plateau" belies the dramatic cliffs and canyons carved by ice age floods. Towering rock formations and steep gorges straddle the great Columbia River and its tributaries. Orchards of apple and pear form green quilts on the wide, semi-arid terrain. |
| | | | Must visit attractions include Moses Lake, a haven for boaters, water sports enthusiasts and sun worshippers. Gingko Petrified Forest State Park is a geological window to a prehistoric world. There are thousands of waterfowl that visit the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. Golfers, cyclists and road-trippers alike take advantage of the almost ever-present sunshine and expansive vistas. |
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