8 Musician Jimi Hendrix is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, Washington. Martial arts stars, Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee, are buried at Lakeside Cemetery where many of Seattle's founding fathers and famous families are also buried. Nirvana lead singer Curt Cobain's ashes were scattered over his hometown of Hoquiam, Washington. 9 Nearly 100 Orca whales, in three family pods, reside in the San Juan Islands during the summer months. Whale watching is a favorite, local and tourist activity.
Many companies offer naturalist-guided tours.
10 Olympic National Park is recognized internationally as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site because of its temperate rain forest. This rain forest thrives because of a mild coastal climate, infrequent winter frosts, and summer temperatures rarely above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The forest canopy is one of the natural wonders of Washington. 11 Washington's Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia River is four times larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the original seven wonders of the world. Commemoration ceremonies take place every year on May 18.