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Yakima Sportsman State Park – state parks quest #42

By Lauren Danner | February 9, 2022February 8, 2022 by Lauren Danner

Manicured lawns, an insistent mallard drake, and a levee trail along the river await visitors to Yakima Sportsman, an urban oasis in the Palm Springs of Washington.

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Bridle Trails State Park – state parks quest #41

By Lauren Danner | January 26, 2022February 8, 2022 by Lauren Danner

A state park created for horses and riders, Bridle Trails’s pathways also welcome hikers and runners. Enjoy some old-growth trees in a quiet forest and, if you’re lucky, an equestrian show in one of the arenas.