I’m on a quest to visit all of Washington’s 100+ state parks. This is where I write about my experiences in some of the state’s most beautiful, historic, and just plain fascinating places.
Shine Tidelands State Park might not look like more than a good place for a beach walk and some clamming, but it’s an object lesson in why public tidelands are so precious.
Having a rotten day? Try a heronry and a walk on the beach at Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Even on a frigid midwinter day, Joemma Beach’s shoreline and forest enticed us to explore for hours.
An unplanned visit to Ebey’s Landing State Park sparks a deep dive into a cultural landscape stretching back 10,000 years.
A First Day Hike at a nearby state park turns into a minor obsession with Civilian Conservation Corps history there.