No matter what type of excursion you’re craving, North Cascades National Park has a trail to answer the call. From easy strolls featuring peaceful scenery and abundant wildlife to challenging treks that take you high into the mountains, this vast outdoor paradise just three hours outside of Seattle features hundreds of miles of trails to … Read more
For more than 120 years, Mount Rainier National Park has been one of the crown jewels in America’s national parks system. Though it’s best known for its most visible landmark—its majestic, 14,411-foot namesake peak—the park’s nearly 240,000 acres offer a wide variety of ecosystems and recreational activities for visitors to explore. Among the most popular … Read more
Comprising almost a million acres of land on Washington’s coast, Olympic National Park contains an incredibly diverse array of ecosystems, from the rocky coast and lowland forest to temperate rainforest and glacier-capped mountains. With much of its land preserved as undeveloped wilderness, backpacking and hiking are two of the most popular activities at the park, … 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
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