Nestled between the rocky beaches of the Puget Sound and the beautiful Cascade mountain range, the Seattle suburb of Lynnwood, Washington, enjoys proximity to plenty of outdoor and cultural experiences. Alderwood, a sprawling Lynnwood mall, boasts an REI store where you can take a snowshoeing class, rent or buy outdoor gear or even scale an indoor climbing w… read more
Belfair, Washington, sits by the innermost waters of Hood Canal. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area to enjoy the Hood Canal Theler Wetlands, which covers 135 acres and offers four trail systems for hikers with 1,768 feet of floating boardwalk. The location is popular for its abundant wildlife- and bird-watching opportunities. Throughout the wetlands, you'… read more
The small town of Brinnon, Washington, is located in northwestern Washington State, at the foot of the Olympic mountains. Visitors will enjoy easy access to hiking in the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park, as well as Dosewallips State Park. The Brinnon area is home to a number of rare animals and is popular for its wildlife spotting and bird-… read more
Hoodsport, Washington, is located along the banks of the Hood Canal, a 700-foot deep waterway that is well-known for scuba diving and the resident octopi and shrimp that inhabit it. Visitors also can visit the High Steel Bridge, just a few miles outside of Hoodsport. It spans a channel 420 feet above the Skokomish River. Nearby Olympic National Park offers b… read more
Washington state has a land mass of 66,544.06 square miles in the Pacific Northwest, according to the U.S. Census. Washington's Cascade Mountain ranges divide the state into two parts, and several resorts are nestled in these ranges along waterways. These resorts offer year-round activities, from golf in the summer to skiing in the winter. Whether visitors a… read more
The Super 8 Hotel chain operates 16 properties in Washington State. Below are the 12 hotels nearest to the best of Washington State's natural wonders. All feature free continental breakfasts, free high-speed Internet, and parking for… read more
Four Corners is a small town located in Kitsap County, Washington. This western Washington town is just minutes from the Kitsap Memorial State Park. This park is a 58-acre camping park that looks onto the Hood Canal. Being situated in… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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