Washington State Trivia

Welcome to our Washington State Trivia Page. Each week we publish one trivia question in our newsletter. On this page we provide the answers to the trivia questions.  

If you would like to sign up for our weekly newsletter please sign up here.

Washington State Trivia Question for August 8, 2024 

Question: What is the Name of Washington States first state park?

Answer: Larrabee State Park kicked off Washington’s state park system. It all started back in 1913 when the Washington State Board of Park Commissioners was set up.

Larrabee and another park from donated land in 1915 laid the groundwork for the whole park network. By 1929, there were already seven state parks, and they’ve been growing ever since! As of 2024 there are 154 state parks in Washington.

Washington State Trivia Question for August 15, 2024

Question: Washington is the country’s largest producer of what plant crop?

Answer: HOPS! The Yakima Valley, in particular is a major hub, generating roughly 75% of the nation’s hops. Washington’s favorable climate, with over 200 sunny days annually and fertile soil, has established it as a top global hop producer, surpassing even Germany, which was previously the largest producer.

Washington State Trivia Question for August 22, 2024

Question: Fort Worden, Fort Casey, and Fort Flagler were once known by what nickname? 

Answer: Fort Worden, Fort Casey, and Fort Flagler were once known by the nickname “Triangle of Fire”. This name was given to the three forts due to their strategic positioning and military purpose. Today, Fort Worden, Fort Casey, and Fort Flagler have been transformed into state parks, preserving their historical significance while offering recreational opportunities to visitors

Washington State Trivia Question for August 29, 2024

Question: The San Juan Islands mark the southern edge of what strait, which was named for a British king and not a U.S. state thousands of miles away?

Answer: Back in 1792, British explorer George Vancouver decided to pay homage to King George III, the then-reigning monarch, by naming a stretch of water the Strait of Georgia. This naming happened decades before anyone ever dreamed of the U.S. state of Georgia, which, by the way, is thousands of miles away on the opposite coast of North America.

Maritime Significance
The Strait of Georgia is more than just a pretty face; it’s a bustling maritime highway. Linking the vibrant port of Vancouver and other coastal cities to the vast Pacific Ocean, it forms part of the Inside Passage, a crucial route for ships and pleasure craft journeying between Washington State and Alaska.

Washington State Trivia Question for September 5, 2024

Question: When ranking the states in the U.S. by size (area, not population), Alaska is of course the largest state and ranks #1. In what spot does Washington rank?

Answer: 18th. Washington State is the 18th largest state by size. 71,298 Square Miles. 66,456 Square Miles of Land and 4,842 Square Miles of water.

Washington State Trivia Question for September 12, 2024

Question: The Washington State Fair goes down in P-Town, a city whose full name comes from a Native American tribe with what name meaning “the generous people”?

Answer: Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, held annually in Puyallup, is the largest fair in Washington and the Pacific Northwest, attracting over a million visitors each year. It runs for 20 days, starting on the Friday of Labor Day weekend and concluding on September 22, 2024. The fair is closed on Tuesdays and features a wide array of attractions including top-name entertainment, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, and amusement rides.