Auburn, a city located about 40 miles southeast of Seattle, offers visitors close to 247 acres of open space for recreation, including 28 parks and 23 miles of trails. The Interurban Trail, a 14.7-mile paved pathway for biking and walking,… read more
Olympia, Washington, sits on the southern shores of Puget Sound and is home to the state capital. Visitors come from all over the world for political reasons, but the city also attracts tourists with its proximity to the Olympic National Pa… read more
Kirkland, Washington is located on the shores of Lake Washington, and recreational activities on the lake are plentiful: swimming, boating, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, diving, bird-watching or walking along the many lakefront trails an… read more
Tucked into the northwest corner of the state, Bellingham, Washington, is an outdoor lover's paradise. Whether it's skiing and snowboarding on Mt. Baker in the winter or hiking local trails and kayaking in Bellingham Bay in warmer months, B… read more
After a long day of enjoying the beautiful outdoors in Lacey, Wash., there are a variety of ways to relax. Lacey is a suburb of Olympia, the state capital. Numerous parks, including Mission Creek Nature Park and Decatur Woods Park, are loca… read more
Gig Harbor is a waterfront community located on a peninsula at the southern tip of Puget Sound, linked by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to the city of Tacoma. Boating and other aquatic activities are popular in Gig Harbor and six golf courses a… read more
Outdoor enthusiasts can spend their day kayaking in Blackmans Lake or hiking in Lord Hill Regional Park near Snohomish, Washington. When ready to take a break from these adventures and grab a bite for lunch or dinner, a variety of options p… read more
Tacoma, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound, offers salt water beaches, golf courses, and the 702-acre Point Defiance Park. Outdoor activities in the greater Tacoma area include Foss Harbor Marina for boating, Crystal Mountain for downh… read more
Vancouver, Washington, is across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and is close to many outdoor recreation areas. The Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area and Beacon Rock State Park, with many scenic views and hiking trails, is 20 mi… read more
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