We heard about this natural hotsprings in its super remote location in North Bend and just had to…read moretry it! It is a preserved miner's hotsprings that is on private land and is completely run by volunteers with the exception of a few individuals who are paid to make reservations and live on the grounds year-round. It is not easy to get reservations here especially with the pandemic. Once they were able to open this summer they started returning calls and we were lucky enough to be able to reserve the hotsprings for a small group of less than 5 people on a Monday. The fee was reasonable at 20 per person and they included detailed directions and instructions on getting to and using this facility. The drive in is no joke, seriously. We live in North Bend and are familiar with that area as we hike many of the trails over there frequently but we did not plan enough time for the 5 mile non paved road. Even thought it's only 5 miles it is VERY rough with lots and lots of potholes and difficult washed out patches that our Xterra made it up but might be difficult for other cars. Once we made it to the Dingford trailhead parking lot we left our car and started the 5 mile hike to the hotsprings. It's a really beautiful walk without much elevation gain through the forest and along the river but it is very rocky so your feet and toes will definitely get a beating. We kept up a good pace with around a 15 min/mile walk so we made it there in about 1.5 hours. We rang the bell and were greeted by the host who was very informative and pleasant. We signed our release forms and headed up to the springs for a beautiful and relaxing 4 hour time slot of enjoying the 3 different (but small) pools and the picnic table for lunch. It is also right at the top of a waterfall so you can sit out and enjoy the view and relax when you get tired of soaking. There is a cave where the hot water emerges that used to be open but is currently closed due to COVID concerns. The pool this hot water spills into is the hottest and really can only hold 2 people and then this pool spills into a larger one where 4 of us sat comfortably. There is also a cold one with river water which made for a great plunge. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great lunch at the picnic tables (no garbage sites so plan to pack in and pack out everything you bring). They also had non flushing porta potties you can use with one at the top by the hotsprings and a couple others at the bottom by the campground which is currently closed due to the pandemic. The campground is usually open year-round though and we are really looking forward to coming up during the fall or spring sometime. The five mile return hike is definitely tough especially with your feet being soft from soaking. I recommend you bring an extra pair of socks and maybe even consider sitting out for the last half hour or so and let your feet dry out before the return hike..my tootsies were pretty blistery when we returned!

Its's not worth the effort *for a day trip*... cant speak for camping. Coming from Tacoma for a 2…read morehr drive with 45 minutes of it being an insanely precarious road and then a 5 mile "hike" which is a walk on a dirt road, not to mention the lottery system and the instructions on how to even visit... I was expecting A LOT more! The pools were small! Thankfully one group was leaving as we arrived so there was only 3 other people hanging out with us. Otherwise, it would have been SO cramped! My husband couldn't even stretch out and hes 6 foot. If you've never experienced nature/spa or are not from WA then I guess you might enjoy this, but I wouldn't do it again. Pros: caretakers are super nice, seems like guests are all going to be friendly and respectful, area is VERY well kept and clean, pools are cool despite being small, temps are great, "hike" is boring but easy! Cons: way too much boring effort to get here (especially for a day trip), pools are very small, last part of road to get to the parking lot is VERY rugged... you NEED a high clearance vehicle and someone who can navigate huge potholes/trees/ debris, etc. "Hike" is boring but easy!

Denny Creek Waterslide 4/16…read more Easy hike through the snow along crystal clear waters. So many views to see along the way to the slide. You will want micro spikes but it is doable without. You are unable to park directly at the trailhead so you must walk the access road to the trail head which adds less than a mile extra round trip. 3.09 miles, 577 ft elevation gain, and 1 hr 20 minutes to complete.

We did see some campers but our focus was rock hounding. We drove up this dirt obscure path and…read morethen gradually you will see a lot of cars. Hike uphill and then you still hear 90 freeway noise. Then you reach a flat area and you start climbing up and start digging. We found quartz (a small piece), There were many families here as well as dogs.

Nice park, clean, well kept up, nice folks in the park, both living long term and others just…read moredropping in for a short visit. Pet area (walking path), clean laundry facilities, paved spaces, some with small storage buildings at the RV sites. Easy access to I-90, Subway, Espresso and Barbecue near by as well as gas and a quick mart. Brett the park manager is very helpful, friendly and he keeps the place looking good. Highly recommend the park.

If your looking for a quiet very clean spot to stay in your RV for a few nights this place is…read moregreat! They have a lot of long term residents here and everyone is very nice. The cleanest bathroom facilities we have come across so far along with laundry facility. (Full size shower and private restroom.) They have a little clubhouse with outdoor bbq grill with some tables and chairs. They have a pet trail with pet area as well to accommodate your fur babies. We were given a cable box for use upon check in for your stay as well as restroom codes to enter the facilities. The camp hosts greeted us upon check in and were super friendly checking in on us while setting up camp to make sure we were good and if we needed anything. The only cons about this park are that the spots are very close to each other and it's all cement. Very few spots have any grassy areas. You have a picnic table at each spot and No firepit. This private RV park is nestled in a quiet woodsy area about 30 min east of Seattle right off the I-90 freeway.

This spot is SO cute and fun!! Not only do they have Christmas trees, but they have an adorable…read moregift shop with free hot chocolate & cider, as well as baked goods for sale. They offer a free hay ride, lots of decor for picture backdrops, and a bonfire to sit around. All in all, it's a lot more than just going and getting your tree: it's a fun spot to hang out. Of course we got the perfect tree, too! They're super helpful and friendly when you pick and do all the work for you. Everyone working there is sooo nice and just clearly happy to be there.

Family fun, already our 2nd year tradition being new to the area - nothing like picking and…read morecutting down your own Xmas tree to take home and the service is phenomenal

just the drive to Rattlesnake Lake is worth it, as u will get a breeze of the Washington Nature and…read moretake in the fresh air. once u get there, parking is available it's full of other routes, hikes and nature besides the Lake, but once u there, u gotta visit PROS: beautiful scenery, unique views with large tree bases there, people walking around and a view you wanna experience CONS: although a lake, i ain't see much swimming; there is little to no internet connection, so have that in mind too it's a great Lake, a great vibe, and i'm happy no rattlesnakes were encountered fr

What a beautiful lake! Makes for one of the best camping sites in our opinion. The day we visited,…read morethe water was right up to the shore, about 10 feet away from the park benches. It was a typical Washington cloudy day but the turquoise blue color of the water just looked more moody & beautiful under the grey backdrop. Very beautiful views from this lake and is a must visit for all young families. There is no hike involved to reach the lake, Parking is just beside the lakeside. We did not camp here. The weather in May can still be a little cool to camp overnight but we would be back later in the summer to camp here. There is no dedicated children playground here but there are semi -closed spaces that can work as boundaries for young kids playing. The public restroom was very dirty, I couldn't use it. My spouse did use the honey bucket that was outside the public restrooms but it was not very clean as well.

Nice park with wonderful clean showers, laundry room and beautiful pool! Nice large sites with…read moretrees and plants in between sites for added privacy. Only issue was with a neighbor camper that had left their rig unattended and their alarm kept going off. Derek, one of the rangers was extremely helpful and within an hour the problem was fixed so thank you and a shout out to Derek. We also lost power during a heat wave but after contacting the check in office a nice young gal came to fix the main breaker immediately so our power was restored and the air conditioning back on! Thank you to her as well. I'm sorry I don't have her name but she also did much of the pruning around the camp so maybe that might help give her a shout out as well?

This is one of our favorite Thousand Trails campground. It's beautiful with lots of open space per…read moresite, great amenities, but what makes this place shine is their staff. Everyone is helpful, especially Harrison. He is just awesome. When we had pulled into our site he came up and started telling us about the sites hook ups. When we pulled out to dump, he came and cleaned up all the leaves. He just seems to be there when you need him. And always kind

Private and very well kept RV park. Reservations are made online and confirmed over the phone which…read moremade it very easy. Nice views of the mountains throughout the park. You are close to the freeway, so there is a lot of noise throughout the day. All in all though, a great spot.

Very nice folks to deal with a beautiful park in a beautiful area so lucky to have happened across…read morethis place

This is a review for the Mailbox Peak trail. The checking in process for both Yelp and AllTrails…read morewas a bit off in the area. Olallie SP is just across the I-90 from the peak trails. Also if you use the AllTrails GPS to get to the trail, do not use the GPS for the loop of the old and new trail, as it will take you back into a large acreage subdivision, that closer to the Mt. Terefie Waterfall trails. This is one of many trails, one of my coworkers recommended shortly after I arrived in the area, last fall. He was right about making sure you're in good shape before attempting this one, part of the reason I waited till this spring to do it, plus it started snowing in the higher elevations, before I felt ready to try it last fall. This is rated hard on AllTrails, and it is. Well worth it, some amazing views on the way up, lots of zag zagging throughout, lots of beautiful woods and wildflowers on the new trail heading up, once the old and new trail combine about 1 1/2 miles from the top it get hella steep, with one part being using a trail over flattened rocks, plenty of signage throughout to keep you on track, at least on the new trail, and this part of the old trail. This is a serious hike of over 8 miles, so be prepared. I highly recommend a full camelback full of water and snacks, great ideas for snacks are beef jerky, nuts and fruit, all of which help with protein, sugars, and electrolytes to keep your body nourished and hydrated, keeping your energy levels up. It was quite enjoyable was you get past the very steep hike as you get close to the peak. Also highly recommend hiking poles, especially for the trek down the very very steep old trail. At the peak there is a mailbox with a very full box and lots of stickers, as well as signage about the history, plenty of areas around it to take a break, have a meal, and enjoy the views of the Cascades, I-90, and area lakes, being over 4000' elevation, it was cool to watch the passing clouds enshroud the peaks surrounding Mailbox peak. Quite an experience. After experiencing the old/new trail loop, I would highly recommend just sticking with the new trail both ways. Why? Well the old trail isn't as well marked, making difficult to navigate, as well as being steep as hell, with very little if any zigzagging to help with the descent. It was worth doing once, but unless you're a masochist or working on extreme workout, it's not enjoyable. Plus since it's mainly a hemlock forest on that part, there's not a lot of understory foliage or wildlife or flowers. It's not maintained like the new trail, so many people have made their own trails, making it hard to tell if you're on the right track or not. Just my advice, but enjoy the hard enough hike on the new trail. There are a few parking options with good signage for directions. This is a popular hike, so best to go early on weekends. It wasn't difficult on a mid day mid week hike. I look forward to doing it again this summer/fall, but sticking to the new trail. Happy hiking and Yelping! God bless and Cheers!

Gorgeous location for a hike! Check out the Twin Falls hike to see a rather large waterfall. Took…read moreus around 3 miles to complete.

Mount Si is an 8 mile hike roundtrip in North Bend about 45 minutes east of Seattle. It is the big…read moresibling to the smaller Little Si trail which is closeby. I missed the entrance the first time I drove by it and turned around to get to the parking lot. I arrived at 7:45am on a Friday morning and there was a good amount of parking available. It's a bigger parking lot than I expected but the potholes in the lot were a pain to drive through. The first part of the hike was mostly incline and I was dripping sweat pretty much right away. It continued like that other than the occasional flat land for like 30 seconds before it was back to incline again. There were more switchbacks near the top and was rocky to get to the very top. It was mostly cloudy on the way up and the tall trees helped shade away some of the sun as it peaked out. At the summit there were beautiful clear views of Mt. Rainier above the clouds which was just amazing to see. The contrast of the clouds and the clear skies above them were breathtaking. I fought the urge to stop and take a break multiple times on the way up and got to the top in just under 2 hours. Going down was hard on the knees with the steep decline and I got down in about 1.5 hours. It was a tough and challenging hike but I'm happy I overcame it. I recommend bringing lots of water because it can be pretty tough with all the incline. Also, there weren't too many bugs at the top but if you're bothered by them I suggest bringing some bug spray.

Wow! Hard to believe it's almost been a year since I moved to the PNW, this was one of my first…read morehikes, and after the craziness of moving, charging jobs, and a few weeks without hiking, this one kicked my ass! What a year of hiking in the Cascades, and a physically and mentally challenging job can help, this time was much more enjoyable, plus knowing the terrain and area helps. It's still a kick ass hike, but much more enjoyable. The views from the peak are amazing!! Even on a cloudy getting ready to rain day, you can see Seattle, on. Clearer days Mt Rainier is viewable. Lots of fun wildlife and plant life still gearing towards fall, seeing a few trees colored up. This is a popular hike, so expect to see people, luckily parking lots is large, although full of potholes. Thank God for a 4 wheel drive, so No worries. This hike, especially as you get towards the peak, has many cross cross or zig zags on the trail, which helps, because it's steep, especially the last half mile. I didn't wear the proper shoes to rock climb, so doing the final ascent to the top of the peak will wait till next time. It still amazes me how green the foliage gets after it starts raining.. like instantly turning a more vibrant green, if that's possible? Plenty of views with out going to the top peak. And as always, since it's all uphill going to the summit, it's all downhill coming down. I would also recommend hiking poles, the help on the steep inclines and were helpful going down as the rain made some of the surfaces slick. Definitely love the sound of the rain in some of the silent moments, which brings me to one of the downsides of hiking near the I-90 corridor, still hear quite a bit of traffic noise even 6 miles away, part of the echo through the pass, but still some quiet moments. This is a challenging and fun hike, enjoy the moments, I've met lots of people who were determined to make it to the top.. and did!! Goals!! Happy hiking! SYOY , God Bless and Cheers!

Went on some excellent shuttle rides on Tiger Mountain. Best way to ride tiger…read more Super friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10 would shred again.

Reservation cancelled at the last second leaving me high and dry…read more Came up to Seattle for work and two weekends of riding, both were booked through Evo/Compass. The first weekend went great with them meeting me at the trail head and being flexible with pickup time. The day before my Saturday rental I got a cancellation notification from Compass letting me know I no longer had a reservation leaving me high and dry as no other shops had a rental available on such short notice.