Whidbey is the largest island from Seattle in the Puget Sound. It makes an excellent day trip but, if you have the time, it could easily fill up a weekend.
Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula, just across the Puget Sound from Seattle, Manchester State Park is an interesting place full of history. Originally built as a fort in the early 1900s to protect the Bremerton Naval Shipyard, this spot features an abandoned torpedo warehouse that has been converted into a picnic shelter.
Anyone who likes to get outdoors and have an adventure needs to visit the San Juan Islands. For a lot of people, a day trip won't be long enough as there’s just so much to do.
Colonial Creek Campground, located in North Cascades National Park, is easily one of the best-kept secrets in Washington. If you leave from Seattle, this trip takes around two and a half hours. Once you arrive, you'll be welcomed by some of the most beautiful and tranquil surroundings in the state.
Spanning 492 acres across the eastern slopes of the Cascades Mountains, Lake Wenatchee is a stunning waterfront that took its form from melting glaciers thousands of year ago. You can get a bird’s eye view of this scenic location by hiking up Dirtyface Peak that overlooks the entire area.
There's nothing wrong with going on a vacation and relaxing in the sun. But, sometimes, you want a holiday destination which will truly take your breath away. This is the feeling that awaits you at Mount St Helens.Located just 110 miles west of Seattle, Olympic National Park has something on offer for anyone who likes to be outdoors. Spread across its one million acres are beaches, lakes, mountains, rainforests, and hot springs.
Lewis and Clarke would have never made it to the west coast without their trusted guide. To honor the Lemhi Shoshone woman who made this expedition possible, the Sacajawea State Park was formed. Marking a two-day campsite that the explorers rested at in October of 1805, this recreational area is situated along the Northwest Discovery Water Trail. This 367-mile stretch of river begins in Idaho and ends in Washington.
As Seattle’s largest green area, Discovery Park is a favorite destination for many hikers, cyclists, and nature photographers. Located on the Puget Sound waterfront, this former Army post is home to over 270 species of birds. The terrain expands across 534-acres of lush habitat for cougars, coyotes, and even black bears. Walking along the shoreline, you may also encounter a few seals or sea lions.
