Pearrygin Lake State Park – state parks quest #64
Pearrygin Lake is named for a 19th-century squatter, but the area’s human history goes back millennia.
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Author: Lauren Danner
When I’m not out hiking, I'm either buried in a book or writing about outdoor recreation and public lands from my home near Puget Sound.
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Blake Island Marine State Park – state parks quest #63
A small island in Puget Sound, Blake Island Marine State Park contains a lot of local history if you know where to look.
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Fort Flagler Historical State Park – state parks quest #62
Part of the historic Triangle of Fire coastal defense fortifications guarding Puget Sound, Fort Flagler offers sweeping views and military history galore.
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Mystery Bay State Park – state parks quest #61
Allegedly named for its ability to conceal smugglers during Prohibition, Mystery Bay is a quiet spot to relax on Marrowstone Island. Five things about Mystery Bay State Park.
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Anderson Lake State Park – state parks quest #60
The lake might be closed due to toxic algae, but this park’s gorgeous forest, monster glacial erratics, and proximity to an important S’Klallam culture site make it worth visiting. Five things about Anderson Lake State Park.