Often referred to as Whale Watch Park, Lime Kiln Point is the perfect place to venture if you are looking to spot a few orcas. Situated on the west side of San Juan Island, this majestic seafront offers some of the most scenic views in the state. Stretching over 36-acres, you can enjoy your day hiking, combing the beaches, setting up a picnic, or even going on a tour hosted by the on-site interpretive center.
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.
Situated between the northern tip of the Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, Deception Pass is Washington’s most popular start park. With over 2 million visitors each year, this waterway features an array of recreational activities including fishing, hiking, camping, tidepools, and beaches. If you decide to explore the scenic trails, you may get a glimpse of a pod of orcas during their migration.
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.
What was once one of the largest geological sites in the world, Sun Lakes-Dry Falls is full of history. Over 15,000 years ago, a 3½-mile-long cliff hosted a waterfall that was four times the size of Niagara. At the end of the last Ice Age, massive floods, stemming from the proglacial Lake Missoula in Montana, devastated the Washington area. It left scars that can still be seen today.
Created in 2013, the San Juan Islands are one of the newest national monuments to be established in Washington. Over 400 biodiverse isles located in the northern Puget Sound host an array of wildlife including mink, river otters, and black-tailed deer.
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.
Located 2.5 hours south of Seattle, Mount Saint Helens has a deadly history. On May 18, 1980, this active volcano became the most destructive eruption to ever hit the United States. Incarcerating 200 homes and a vast stretch of lands, this force of nature wielded an unstoppable power. The scars from this disaster are still visible today and can be viewed safely from two vantage points: Windy Ridge and Johnston Ridge.
