10 Most Iconic Things About the Tri-Cities

Nearly 100 people recently voted on "what makes them think of the Tri-Cities" and I was astounded by the winners. Sure, the No. 1 and 2 answer aren't that surprising, but some of the others I would NEVER have guessed.

Maegan Murray
Maegan Murray
1
The Cable Bridge
I get it. It's a beautiful bridge, especially at night. And it's right next to the gorgeous Clover Island Inn.
Darren Carroll / Getty Images
Darren Carroll / Getty Images
2
Tumbleweeds
Really people? The most ubiquitous weed in the entire Western United States is an icon of Tri-Cities?
Maegan Murray
Maegan Murray
3
Blue Bridge
We all knew it'd make top 3, but under tumbleweeds? Sheesh.
james steidl
james steidl
4
Sunsets and Sunrises
Yeah, they're not bad, but I've seen better. This was the biggest surprise to me. But hey, it means this is a beautiful place and who can argue with that?
Maegan Murray
Maegan Murray
5
Columbia River
The river is definitely our community's biggest selling point -- for tourism, commercial growth and quality of living.
curraheeshutter
curraheeshutter
6
Hanford
It's our history, our legacy, and it still employs A LOT of people.
Michael Smith, Getty Images
Michael Smith, Getty Images
7
Sagebrush
It's beautiful, it smells good and it dominates the landscape.
maps.google.com
maps.google.com
8
Rattlesnake Mountain
It's our tallest peak, it's beautiful, it's off-limits, it's sacred and it's full of Cold War secrets. What's not to love?
Google Maps
Google Maps
9
The View from Jump Off Joe
Enough said.
Maegan Murray
Maegan Murray
10
Badger Mountain
Rivers, Bridges and Mountains... I'm sensing a theme here!

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