- SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg that first aired on Nickelodeon as a sneak peek after the 1999 Kids’ Choice Awards on May 1, 1999, and officially premiered on July 17, 1999. It chronicles the adventures of the title character and his aquatic friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.
- Wallace Falls (wa100.dnr.wa.gov)
Three plunging waterfalls at Wallace Falls State Park demand your attention—the largest one drops 265 feet down a backdrop of dark, hackly rocks speckled with bright green moss. The Middle Falls viewpoint offers not only excellent views of the waterfall, but also a panorama of the glacially-carved Skykomish River valley and the distant peaks of the Olympic Mountains. The park is also a popular recreational area. Enjoy rushing mountain streams flowing through misty conifer forests as you explore 20 miles of hiking trails. Find a camping spot and leave the crowds behind by making the trek up to Wallace Lake for a day of fishing. The beautiful views, well-maintained trails, and accessibility (the trailhead is only about an hour from Seattle by car) draw crowds year round. The area is therefore extremely popular, but note that parking is limited. Plan your visit during non-peak times for your best chance at solitude.