Sunshine in the Pacific Northwest is a precious thing – and here’s a quick guide to enjoying your summer, whether you’re traveling, hiking, fishing, boating, camping or watching wildlife.
There are 700 miles of trails in Washington state parks for every sort of adventure, from nature hikes with kids, mountain biking trails, ADA accessible routes, horse trails, water trails and long-distance hikes like the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
Our state is also home to a large number of national parks. Here’s an interactive map of all of those.
Birdwatching and other forms of wildlife watching are growing in popularity, making it a $1.7 billion business in our state now. You can check out opportunities here, or you can go check out live cams for bats, eagles, seals, owls and other animals before you lace up your hiking boots.
Helpful links before you go:
- Camping – Make a reservation at a state park
- Reserve a campsite at a federal park
- Buy a Discover pass
- Information about boating in Washington state
- Get a fishing license
- State travel information