Mount Rainier National Park is an impressive 369 miles of mountain ecosystem that offers a unique balance of summer splendor and winter wonder. It is located in west-central Washington, 35 miles southeast of Tacoma, and 30 miles northeast of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The park’s most prominent feature is Mount Rainer, which ascends … Read more
Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre Washington state park located nine miles (14 km) south of Blaine in Whatcom County near the Canadian border. Set in a deep blue cove between Blaine and Bellingham, Birch Bay State Park has the feeling of privacy and tranquility while not being far from urban life. The park … Read more
Cape Disappointment is one of Washington’s favorite state parks. With two functioning lighthouses, a gorgeous beach, fantastic camping, miles of hiking trails, and plenty of recreational activities, Cape Disappointment will not disappoint you. Cape Disappointment State Park is southwest of Ilwaco, Washington where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. It features 2,023 acres of … Read more
The Pacific Northwest is full of vibrant life and majestic scenery that you won’t see elsewhere in the country. When you visit the area, an assured visit will be the Mount Rainier National Park. These 370 square miles are set aside as the nation’s fifth national park in 1899 and has attracted millions of visitors … Read more
This remote park in southeast Washington may not qualify for any superlatives—it’s not the largest state park in Washington, nor does it offer the most recreation activities or draw the most annual visitors—but Palouse Falls State Park boasts a unique charm worth venturing off the beaten path to experience. Located in the town of LaCrosse, … Read more
Nearly in the dead center of the state of Washington sits the Lake Wenatchee State Park, a wonderful location to escape the rushed and hurried city life, or a return to the comforts of nature from the rural farm life. Just a mere two-hour car ride from the constant buzzing of Seattle’s excitement, and a … Read more
Thanks to its significant annual precipitation and abundance of volcanic mountains, Washington is a waterfall-hunter’s paradise, with falls large and small scattered throughout the state. In addition to the lush forests and panoramic views you’ll encounter when visiting many of the Evergreen State’s most popular parks and hiking trails, chances are good you’ll get a … Read more
Looking for an outdoor day hike to beat Seattle cabin fever? One of the most popular hikes in the Washington Alpine Wilderness is the Snow Lake Trail. With its incredible vistas and natural beauty, and only an hour from Seattle, Snow Lake Trail is a well-known secret to area hikers. The Snow Lake Trail is … Read more
You can’t get more north or west in the great Pacific Northwest than the North Cascades National Park. Half a million acres of the Cascades Mountain range and surrounding wilderness set aside to preserve the natural beauty of what has become known as “the American Alps”. Located in upper Washington State, the mountain range continues … Read more
With its varied terrain, spectacular scenery and multitude of recreational opportunities, it’s no surprise that Deception Pass State Park is one of the most frequently-visited parks in Washington. Located among the islands that dot the coast near the U.S.-Canadian border, the park actually stretches across two islands—Whidbey and Fidalgo—with the halves connected by a bridge … Read more
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