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Seattle, Washington
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Opened in 1917, the Ballard Locks have been facilitating maritime traffic for over 100 years!
Around 50,000 boats navigate through the locks each year, making it one of the busiest in the U.S.!
The locks feature a fish ladder, allowing thousands of salmon to migrate upstream every year!
They connect the salty waters of Puget Sound with the freshwater of Lake Washington, balancing the two ecosystems.
The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden boasts over 500 species of plants from around the world!
They are officially called the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, named after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer who oversaw their construction.
The locks cleverly maintain a 20-foot difference in water levels between Puget Sound and Lake Washington!
With over a million visitors annually, they're a must-see spot in Seattle!
