Washington State Parks offers plenty of outdoor activities. Visit our guide for hiking and camping in the 6 best, family friendly Washington State Parks.
From mountains to waterfalls and all the beaches in between... Read this post for the best things to do in Washington State!
Looking for a fun Washington bucket list challenge? Thriving with a lively urban culture, beautiful mountains and parks, and big cities, and small towns, Washington State has something for everyone. Whether you are planning a weekend outdoors adventure, searching for quality farmed foods, fancy a unique festival or a relaxing…
Seattle, Washington. A charming city surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, there's an abundance of incredible day trips from Seattle.
From mountains to waterfalls and all the beaches in between... Read this post for the best things to do in Washington State!
While you’re exploring Washington's natural beauty, you have to make a stop at a hot spring. This is our list and map of the top 10 best hot springs to visit in Washington.
Washington State, nicknamed ‘The Evergreen State‘, is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the US and offers lots to visitors. Be it nature, city trips, culture or art, this ... Read more
The perfect Washington National Parks itinerary, including the best hikes and places to stay in Mount Ranier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks!
Planning to visit North Cascades National Park? It will leave you in awe. Here are tips on the best hikes, scenic drives, camping, and much more!
Here are the 50 most beautiful places in Washington state, with a map and photos. Categorized by location, this list is perfect for your trip!
We've selected a list of the best hikes in Olympic National Park. Pick your favorite, get a permit, and get out there.
The Japanese observe the spring blossoms as a part of hanami - the appreciation of the transient beauty - but you don‘t need a deep, philosophical meaning to enjoy a leisurely stroll down these picturesque streets. And for those of us still in the icy grip of winter, they‘re a nice reminder of the coming spring.
One Week in Washington State: Exploring the National Parks- There is so much to be explored in the State of Washington. We started with the National Parks, which we were there for one week an a half, about 10 days. We had 10 full days to make our itinerary
Washington road trip itinerary for 7, 10, 14 day road trip. Visit Olympic, Mount Rainier, North Cascades National Parks in Washington state.
8 day road trip itinerary for visiting Washington State's incredible national parks (Rainer, North Cascades, Olympic)! Taste incredible food and lose yourself in nature!
Click HERE to know more about the best easy hikes in Washington State. This post was written by a local. These hikes are perfect for the whole family.
Come see one of Washington's biggest waterfalls! Falls Creek Falls trail near the Columbia River Gorge is the perfect afternoon hike into the PNW forest...
Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 7.5 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Contact: Beacon Rock State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S Recommended Guidebooks: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 100 Classic Hikes Washington Good to Know: dog-friendly, snow free winter hike; exceptional wild flowers, historic, waterfalls, practice Leave No Trace Principles, Popular Trail-parking fills early-consider hiking on a weekday Access: From Vancouver WA, follow SR 14 east for 35 miles to Beacon Rock State Park. Just beyond park headquarters, turn left toward campground reaching trailhead in .3 mile. Hamilton Mountain's impressive basalt cliffs. One of the finest hikes on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge; Hamilton delivers breathtaking views, dazzling wildflowers, and a pair of dramatic waterfalls. Amble below, along, and above basaltic cliffs peering up and down the dramatic gorge spread before you. And delight in the trails and bridges leading you to all of this; showy legacies of the 1930s era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). While Beacon Rock is the crown jewel of the 4,458-acre state park of same name; Hamilton Mountain is where the real hiking action is in the park. But don’t expect solitude—for all of the aforementioned reasons, this is an extremely popular hike. The trail starts at a lovely picnic area graced with structures built by the CCC. Beacon Rock is one of over 800 state parks nationally that was developed and enhanced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Tree Army” during the Great Depression. Enter a grove of large firs and immediately start climbing. At .4 mile, bear right at a junction with a trail leading to the campground. Continue climbing through attractive forest decorated by snowy-white Pacific dogwood bouquets in spring and garnished with golden vine maple leaves in autumn. At 1.1 miles, come to a junction with the Hardy Falls Viewpoint spur. Affording not the best vista, the spur drops steeply 50-feet to a platform above the falls. Better waterfall viewings are ahead—so carry on .1 mile to another junction. Left leads to Rodney Falls, an impressive 50-foot cascade that thunders through a tight chasm into a punchbowl basin named the “Pool of Winds.” “Pool of Mist” is what I prefer to call it—and you’ll realize why soon enough! After literally soaking in the view, continue on your way to Hamilton, dropping fifty feet to cross Hardy Creek on a hardy bridge. Then, steeply climb reaching a junction with the Hardy Creek Trail at 1.6 miles. You’ll be returning left, so continue right steadily climbing; switchbacking beneath and around steep ledges and cliffs. Views begin. Beacon Rock and the Bonneville Dam lie directly below. Mount Hood peeks above Oregon’s steep and impressive Gorge Face. In late spring and early summer, paintbrush, phlox, larkspur, and others decorate Hamilton’s steep slopes. At 3.4 miles crest Hamilton’s 2,438-foot summit. Brush obscures viewing to the south and west, but views are good east especially to impressive Table Mountain. Rodney Falls Now, hike along Hamilton’s north ridge enjoying excellent views of Hardy Ridge. Emerge on an open flat saddle. By this point, crowds have thinned out considerably as many Hamilton hikers travel out and back instead of making the loop. At 4.3 miles reach a junction with an old fire road. Follow it left slowly descending through forest, passing Don’s Cut-off and reaching the Upper Hardy Creek Trail. Continue left and soon afterward veer left onto the Hardy Creek Trail. Now paralleling Hardy Creek gently descend through lush forest occasionally passing remnant burnt snags arriving back on the Hamilton Mountain Trail. Turn right and retrace familiar ground 1.6 miles back to the trailhead. For more information on this hike (including maps) and others in Beacon Rock State Park as well as 100 other hikes in the Columbia River Gorge in both Washington and Oregon; check out my Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge. For information on family-friendly places to stay and other things to do and see in the Columbia River Gorge, visit Northwest TripFinder.
This 387-acre park, at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, features two waterfalls and an arch bridge more than...
Wondering what to see in the best national parks in Washington State? Here's how to make the most of Washington national parks!
The Pacific Northwest has hundreds of thousands of miles of national forests, these are some of the best places to hike in Washington State.
We’ve put together a list of adventures and top things to do in Washington State along with all our insider tips for planning your journey.
Here are the 50 most beautiful places in Washington state, with a map and photos. Categorized by location, this list is perfect for your trip!
Washington has thousands of miles of incredible hiking trails, and many of my favorites are right here in North Cascades National Park. With old-growth forests, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and endless glaciers, the North Cascades has a wild variety of scenery to take in. It can be hard to pick a hike when there are so many, so I'm sharing 6 of the absolute BEST hikes in North Cascades National Park. You can't go wrong with any of these! 6 Absolute Best Hikes in North Cascades National Park For most of these hikes you'll start your journey on Highway 20, also
Looking for waterfall hikes near Seattle? Here are 13 amazing waterfall hikes in Washington that you'll want to check out.
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These are the absolute MUST DO beginner-friendly Washington hikes! Ranging from easy to more challenging and a variety from around the state and every season.
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As a native of Washington and a keen hiking enthusiast, I can personally attest to the exhilarating rush of planning your next great adventure in the great outdoors. However, I know that not everyone has the necessary time or experience for challenging treks. That's why I wrote this comprehensive guide featuring some of the most accessible and easy hikes in Washington. Whether you're a beginner hiker, going with the family, or just want to take it slow, you'll love these options. While I love nothing more than going on an all-day hike, sometimes I'm with friends who prefer doing only
Here are the 50 most beautiful places in Washington state, with a map and photos. Categorized by location, this list is perfect for your trip!
In this guide, you'll discover everything you need to know to plan the perfect Olympic National Park Itinerary - the best things to do, where to stay, how to
With the help of our fellow travel bloggers, we've put together this list of the best campsites in Washington to help you plan your next trip.
Daydreaming of your next adventure on the trails? Come along to discover the best hikes in Washington State!
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Follow our guide to make the best of your camping weekend at North Cascades National Park. Suggestions for FREE campsites, hikes and backpacking trails.
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Looking for the best things to do in Olympic National Park? Here is everything you need to know if it's your first time.
