When I decided to write a birding feature for Explore Washington State, I wracked my brain about which of my favorite birding locales I would showcase for an hour of birding. Ultimately I decided that it would be most appropriate to take you on a journey that echoes my own when I first began birding,…
Snoqualmie Falls is a beloved Washington Attraction. Go beyond the lookout and find places to eat, recreation, and more nearby!
Washington is known for its fishing, offering anglers a variety of rivers, lakes, and coastal areas to explore. Learn all there is to know.
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Washington is known for it’s beautiful landscapes. There is no better way to see the sites than from one of the many outstanding lookouts!
About a 2-hour drive from Seattle, Seaquest State Park is a great jumping-off point for visiting nearby Mount Saint Helens.
Learn all there is about Geocaching in Washington State! From the basics to the thrill, you’ll have everything you need to get started!
Looking for an outdoor activity in Auburn? With interesting geological features, hiking and an ADA-accessible trail, model aircraft flying, picnic and playground areas and a trail for equestrian use, Flaming Geyser State Park has something for most everyone to enjoy. Flaming Geyser’s Geysers Let’s get this out of the way first thing. There’s some good news…
Kayaking gives you an entirely new way to Explore Washington State. You get a closer look at our waters, a different angle at the landscapes and a new perspective on what this state has to offer. Taking up a new hobby like kayaking can cost a lot of money at first to get all of…
Just because you live in the city, doesn’t mean you need to give up fly fishing. Here is a list of places to fish within an hour of Seattle!
We are truly fortunate to live in Washington state, where we are surrounded by beautiful land and beautiful water, which means abundant fishing opportunities! I have been fishing in Washington since I was about 6 years old. This article will highlight the many fishing opportunities available in the greater Seattle area year-round! A fishing trip…
Less than an hour from Seattle is the beautiful Cherry Creek Falls trail. Mossy forests, a cascading waterfall, and more!
