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Lake Easton State Park Spend a summer day splashing in Deep Lake at State Park State Park Millersylvania. Share a Native American Enjoy healthy family time Take pleasure in a sublime Glass Quest and search Take a stress break on the Surprise someone with Share a picnic at Bay Catch a late-night Be creative! Build the For a full-body workout, Take joy in a boat trip to Once you’ve beached meal and cultural program at Lake Chelan, with bird winter fishing experience for treasure—a clue ball sandy beach at Eagle a romantic sunset at View, overlooking Padilla star-studded show at sandcastle of your dreams consider a whitewater the crown jewel of the San your watercraft, take a at in Puget watching, snowshoeing, on the Satsop River at to exchange for a limited- Island. Watch harbor seals Grayland Beach. Bay. Walk along the Goldendale. at Cape Disappointment. rafting ride (Class II Juans – – stroll along 's Sound. camping, fishing and Schafer. edition handblown glass. frolic, or enjoy the splendor Take friends along on a beach and check out the Get a whole new Plop yourself down in to Class IV) on the Green where you’ll find coves and perimeter, where the snow play in the winter. of a Mount Rainier view. largest bed of eelgrass in River at Kanaskat-Palmer. harbors to explore. path goes up and down, Try a new fun winter fitness Do birds speak to your Take a contemplative stroll sail and enjoy some restful perspective watching beautiful heirloom gardens, activity; go snowshoeing at the ‘lower 48.’ providing water views at Enjoy the gentle breezes soul? Do we have a park to a quiet grotto at Saint Get rejuvenated at Nolte. ‘island time’ on Clark ships sail by your and soak up the sounds and Dust off that office grime; Craving a beach day? Fields Spring. every turn. at Belfair. Fly your kite, for you! Bottle Beach is Edward. Grab a lounge chair and a Island’s sandy beach. Go rock climbing or historic vacation house smells of blooms and birds all take a hike to the glorious Head to Lake Sammamish Take your favorite four- go windsurfing or just kick perfect for birdwatching. good book and relax for the Reconnect with your family take a wildflower hike at at Fort Flagler. around you at waterfalls at Olallie. Longer- and swim, kayak, fish or Build up your stamina and Find a delightful, insightful get in some long-distance legged friend on a quiet back and de-stress. View more than 130 bird day by the lake. on a classic state park Columbia Hills. Look up Stroll historic grounds, Olmstead Place. distance hikers and cyclists waterski. species on a wheelchair- adventure along the 40- and imagine the Ice Age can reach the to biking or running on walk along a pe-aceful Windsurfers, kite boarders— weekend getaway with and hear busy Lewis Fishing, golf and chill time Grab a blanket and your Experience the exciting accessible trail. mile Spokane River floods that carved this State Park Trail Klickitat or Willapa Hills beach at Tolmie. and lounge chair observers— camping, boating, fishing woodpeckers in a stand in sagebrush country: favorite book and read story of a modern-day Centennial Trail. landscape. from nearby Cedar Falls trails. Take a 2-mile fitness hike find excitement at Spring and relaxing at Maryhill. of Gary oak trees at What more could a desert away the afternoon on the volcano at Mount Saint Grab your fishing pole trailhead. Dig deep (for some razor in the forest or get a kayak Creek Hatchery! (Or watch Take a day break; walk on Hike the bluff trails along . vacationer want? Get it all tree-shaded green lawn at State Parks Helens Visitor Center. and catch a heart-healthy clams) or fly high (how workout at Kopachuck. eagles and peregrine falcons the beach, sit by the river, Admiralty Inlet and get Enjoy a game of disc golf at Bridgeport. Enjoy some campfire time Lyons Ferry. Park Rx Then, calm your heart dinner at Ike Kinswa. about a dragon-shaped If horses do your heart perform a sky ballet.) fly a kite or run with your a beachside view of the and some laughs with as you watch the kids Noodle around on a play with a stroll through the (Tiger muskie, largemouth Hop on your bike or dust kite?) at Ocean City. good, visit Bridle Trails, Enjoy a tranquil hike along dog at Griffiths-Priday. sunset at Fort Ebey. family at Paradise Point. play volleyball or cool off day with croquet, kite- forest at Seaquest, just bass, kokanee and off your backpack. Time with its four arenas, forest loop trails, or stroll the Hear your kids’ shouts your toes in Puget Sound flying or Frisbee disc at Explore tidepools at across the highway. rainbow trout are on the Be as busy or as lazy as you It's a fisher’s paradise to stretch your legs on the Larrabee. Or take time for outdoor trails and a shoreline and watch birds at of excitement as they saltwater at Jarrell Cove. Kitsap Memorial. menu.) want at . at Conconully. Two Palouse to Cascades Trail. quiet contemplation, child Enjoy the exhilaration calendar full of horse Camano Island. run and explore historic Bike, hike, explore—or just lakes, lots of fish, great Make some spring memories Bust out your kayak, sand play or a romantic date. of snowmobiling or a shows and organized rides. Hike the columnar basalt gun emplacements at memories and good Be spontaneous! Take a relax and recuperate. Boater’s cramp? Step ashore at Alta Lake. buckets, swimsuits or fishing www.WAParkRx.org peaceful snowshoe walk butte at Steamboat Rock. Fort Casey and visit stories to tell. on Doe Island (good hiking Orcas! See them in person Feed your mind with a paddle and tent trip to Hope Mix things up. Wade into the rod and head to Dash Point at Lake Easton. (Wind sprints galore; it’s a Get a breathtaking view of the Admiralty Head boots recommended) for a from one of the best land- good book under one of Island (Skagit County) for Need to get away cold saltwater at Joseph on Puget Sound. based whale-watching spots 650-foot vertical gain). the Palouse hills at Steptoe Lighthouse. short (0.3-mile) but rugged Breathe deep, and the largest yew trees in the the night. from it all? Boat over Whidbey. Have fun at the Living on earth—Lime Kiln Point. Butte. Watch adventurers loop hike that will stretch take in dramatic views nation at Illahee. Get your cardio workout Experience the joy of Absorb the fascinating to James Island in History Fur Trade launch their hang gliders. things out. Get a workout, hone your Watch the kiddos frolic in 12 months of outdoor of the North Cascade Make Bogachiel your base on the trail to 848-foot- discovery at Ginkgo history of Sacajawea, the San Juans. Stroll Encampment & Symposium activities to help you the place where native kayaking skills on an shallow water while you Mountains and camp to experience the high Beacon Rock. Your Petrified Forest interpretive Go clamming or crabbing the forest, explore the at Riverside. See fire tribes and early explorers Calm your soul and renew overnighter at Blind Island. have a relaxing picnic at get your dose of nature Canadian Gulf Islands reward at the top: an at Dosewallips, then grill rock outcroppings and starting and flintlock awe of the Hoh Rainforest. trail and museum; geologic met at the confluence of your spirit with a lakeside The dark sky provides a Battle Ground Lake. at Birch Bay. eagle-eye view of the up dinner at your campsite sheltered beaches or just shooting demonstrations Gently walk snow-covered forces left fascinating fossils the Snake and Columbia picnic at Curlew Lake. great view of stars. Gorge. or cabin. pick a spot and relax! and more. trails at Cama Beach’s and a unique landscape. rivers. Joseph Whidbey State Park B Univers 57 / 5 poits July August September October November December

Potholes State Park Gardner's Cave Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park State Park State Park Beach your kayak, then Want a family vacation Stroll the forest and take in Experience the depths Get renewed by enjoying a trail through the woods. Go bird watching or Enjoy a peaceful picnic Get a thrill from storm Enjoy the magic of skipping Get some winter exercise snowmobile or snowshoe on stretch your legs on the with something for the majesty of old-growth of nature on a tour beautiful Wake up early to catch a grab your buckets and under a tree at Steptoe watching at Twin stones on water with your with some fat-tire biking on miles of snow-covered trails. half-mile hike to the Patos everyone? Pack your trees at Federation Forest. of Gardner’s Cave, sunset on the beach at spectacular sunrise. harvest shellfish at Shine Battlefield, and turn Harbors. Watch white- little ones at Rasar. Or rent the snow-covered trails at Island lighthouse. boat, bikes, fishing and a limestone cave at Pacific Pines. Tidelands. your gaze to the big skies capped waves, clouds and a cozy cabin for a comfy Pearrygin Lake. Immerse your senses in the At high tide on windy days, Pack up the kids and a forest, waterfalls and lakes camping gear and head to Crawford State Park. Take and rippling Palouse hills lightning off the coast, night in nature. Watch pilots fly their go windsurfing or kite flying Run with your kite, or your picnic lunch and spend Listen to the soothing Breathe in the crisp scent at Wallace Falls. Lincoln Rock. along sturdy shoes and a changing colors in the then dash back to your remote-control aircraft in at Potlatch. dog, on a flat, sandy beach a day at Anderson waves as you slumber on of conifers and marvel at coat, even in the summer. shifting sunlight. cozy shelter for some food, Take a hike under an the green fields at Flaming Adults and kids alike at Pacific Beach. Lake. Or harness up your boat off the shores the 250-foot-tall old-growth Get out your mountain bike fun and conversation. evergreen canopy on a Geyser. can play to their hearts' Get a peaceful feeling in the Nurture your creative your favorite stallion and of Skagit Island. trees at Rockport. or don your hiking boots, Arrive by kayak, canoe Whether you come for the fern-edged trail at Matia and visit a little-known content on the water or lush gardens at Peace Arch. side at a retreat at Fort spend an afternoon on Break out your field guide, Fun is to be had for boaters or boat, then follow the Make a tree pilgrimage, day or stay for the night, Island. Let the mighty rush of the Washington treasure at land at Lake Sylvia. Stand barefoot on the green Worden. Or camp at the the equestrian trails. binoculars and camera and campers alike, at half-mile trail through a a reverent visit to a you’ll be soothed by the 200-foot Trail. lawn and take in the view of beach and fall asleep and prepare to get Having cabin fever? Then Twenty-Five Mile Creek Step back in time or low forest to the bluff at Pull family together in 700-year-old western lush lawns and shade trees mesmerize you. Stay Point Roberts and Vancouver to the sound of waves excited as you grab some rent the retreat center at on Lake Chelan. satisfy your love of Obstruction Pass on Orcas the wide-open spaces at red cedar at South at Lewis and Clark Trail. healthy and safe; remain The kids are out of school, Island in Canada. crashing on the shore. great photos of eagles, Lewis and Clark for a and it's time to enjoy Enjoy the community of military history and Island in the San Juans. Yakima Sportsman. Kids Whidbey. in the designated viewing Round up your posse of peregrine falcons, terns weekend, and let the kids some winter fun. The go- boaters as you fish, dive or explore the historic Tie up for an overnight in Enjoy some beachside Dreaming of surf? Grab can run off steam in the Marvel at the landscape area. friends, and saddle up the and ducks at Leadbetter burn off some pent-up to snow play park on the swim at Stuart Island in torpedo tower and the cozy inlet at Pleasant downtime. Wade in your board, and catch the playground. carved by Ice Age floods horses to enjoy Brooks Point. energy. Stay winter-active, with western side of the state the . other features at Fort Harbor. Enjoy sunrise and the shallows, make a perfect wave at Westport more than 13,000 years sandcastle or watch the Be amazed as you walk Memorial’s 9 miles of Bundle up and enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, dog is Hyak Sno-Park—and Townsend. the shellfish bounty of Hood Light. Or watch the surfers ago at Sun Lakes-Dry Lace up your sneakers or Enjoy the sensation of a kids play on the driftwood- below the towering hiking and equestrian winter park views from sledding, snowmobiling or for good reason. Enjoy Canal. and walk the 1.3-mile path Falls. hiking boots, and chart good old-fashioned salt- Birding, fishing or strewn shore at Saltwater. Douglas-fir, western trails. under a unique shelter at just a good old-fashioned some cross-country skiing, to Westhaven Jetty and the a course for a Squak water dunk in the warm camping? Do it all at Hike the switchback trails at hemlock and western red After you take a hike or Manchester—a former snowball fight at Crystal snowshoeing, sledding or Grab you kayak and Westport Lighthouse. Is your dog the love of Mountain hike. build a snowperson at Hyak waters of Twanoh. Potholes, a lakeside oasis Peshastin Pinnacles. Rock cedar trees at Rainbow bike ride, wind down at torpedo warehouse. Springs Sno-Park. Don’t paddle over to Reed Pitch a tent and enjoy the a campfire and enjoy your life? Take Fido for miss the Erling Stordahl Sno-Park. Oh, and a bonus: It’s okay to ‘get crabby’ in the hot summertime. climbers, grab your pack and Falls. Grab your kayak or canoe, Island in the Columbia dramatic east-facing views stories and s’mores at a walk along the serene Take a leisurely 1.5-mile trail system, a small gem heated bathrooms! at Mystery Bay. Grab favorite belay partner and and enjoy the salty bliss Breathe deep as you hike River for a picnic for two. of Decatur and Blakely Grab some friends and Penrose Point. shores of Scenic Beach. walk at Wenatchee with hills, curves, flats and your permits and crab- try your strength on some of of bobbing on the water at Soak in some beautiful the 2.7-mile trail to the have a picnic at one of Confluence’s Horan harvesting gear. the grippiest rock in the state. Imagine what life was islands at Spencer Spit Hike up Mount amazing scenery. winter scenery on cross- high-elevation lookout at Sequim Bay’s wooded Get exhilarated and hone Joemma Beach. like during World War II, on Lopez Island in the San Constitution, and take Natural Area, where you’ll country ski trails at Lake Catch some excitement Mount Pilchuck. At the Pack a mid-week picnic and as you stroll through the Juans. picnic shelters. your cycling skills with a Cast out a fishing line meet a variety of feathered Cruise down the slopes at in the breathtaking Mount Spokane, Wenatchee. Or enjoy snow and fierce waves while top, take in the majestic take a short row or kayak historic buildings and wild bike ride on the hills from the wheelchair- friends, including seasonal the only Moor in McMicken Island's Breathe in the scent of 360-degree view from Squilchuck Washington state park play, snowmobiling and windsurfing or kite landscape with views of ride to Hope Island in Mason artillery batteries at Fort and turns of . accessible boat launch at migratory birds, waterfowl cove, check out the tombolo sage and desert flowers Moran on Orcas Island in to offer downhill skiing. snowshoeing. boarding at Doug’s Beach the County. Columbia near the mouth Triton Cove, and catch and riparian and wetland and take the 1-mile hiking at . the San Juans. Walk, cross-country ski, on the Columbia River. and North Cascades. of the Columbia River. some fun. species.