Washington produces apples, dairy products, wheat, cattle and calves, and potatoes as its top agricultural products. It has varied landscapes including wilderness, mountains, farmland and deserts. The climate ranges from record lows of -48F to highs of 118F with average yearly precipitation of 38 inches. It was the first state to have a municipal monorail in Seattle and is the only state named after a president, being the 18th largest state.

1. By Alex Neff