Cape Alava, Washington

Photograph by Max Wilbert

Cape Alava is the westernmost point in the lower 48 states, and the site of a Makah settlement for more than 6,000 years.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest .)

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