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.
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.
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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