5/5 nice park especially Eastern side of it. Dog off leash is allowed. Nice and huge placeread more

We would've never heard of this awesome beach if it weren't for friends who live in Everett…read more Packed up the fam and headed to a local beach! It reminded me of Richmond Beach, but much more room to spread out and having a lot more sand! The kids enjoyed searching for crabs, and seeing the trains roll by. I loved the beautiful clam/mussel shells, and having a clear view of the kids in all directions. There were many families at the beach, but it didn't feel like it with the space between us. Word of advice...pack light, you'll need to hike up and down several stairs. Not wheelchair accessible, and not a bathroom in sight. You'll need to find a bush, or hike up the stairs to the playground area. We will leave the wagon at home next time, and may bring a tent to use as a potty.

I love that this park has areas for all ages. Toddlers have an area with smaller playground…read moreequipment. There are multiple types and heights of slides. There is ample room for running around the structures. There is a paved walkway that kids can also bike on. There is no bathroom. And you can't access the YMCA at all from this side. Not sure they'd let you use theirs anyway. There is no parking lot. The YMCA lot doesn't allow for park parking. You have to park on the street. There is usually close parking available. There is no shade. It gets really hot during the summer. All in all, I like the park for its age range. I wish there was a bathroom. We've had to leave early a bunch of times because we need a bathroom.

Really like to come here - miss the swing they used to have. It's easy to get street parking and is…read morefull of fun stuff to play on!

Such a wonderful park. There is a water pad for kids to play in during the summer as well. The…read moreplayground is divided into two sections, one is geared more towards 2-6 year olds, while the other portion with the bigger slides is better for older kids. The spinning carousel is fun one for the kids to get dizzy with. This park has regular swings, toddler swings, a harness swing, and two platform swings. There are some basketball courts nearby. And you can go for a short scenic walk on some trails behind the park. My 2 year loves walking the trail.

Great, large playground next to a splash park. Perfect for summers and letting the kids run their…read moreenergy out. The property is well maintained and everything is kept clean.

Such a great little beach park!! It's only accessible by hiking down to it (a little more than a…read moremile one way) but so worth it. It's a beautiful little spot that seems secluded/private. The hike has some decent incline on the way back to your car, so bring your water! The trail itself is pretty shaded so it can be chilly. Dog friendly! Limited parking so be ready for a little wait. The lot closes at dawn. Highly recommend though!!

Pretty decent hike down to the beach. Relatively all downhill about 1.25 miles to the beach and…read morethen back. It's dog friendly and not too busy! Dogs must stay on the leash

The review is for the Blanca Lake trail in the Amazingly Beautiful Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National…read moreForest, which has many beautiful trails to explore, which I'm just getting started on. Lol This one is an adventure in itself just getting to, literally of the beaten path, even with its popularity. You will be in the heart of the Cascades after the drive and hike. The last six miles of road is gravel, so it's a slow but scenic drive, after sone of the breathtaking views of the mountains driving up highway 2, which leads over Stevens Pass, almost there, but not quite. Just like the drive, the trail is a rock and root trail, so with both, don't hurry, enjoy the moments, stop and take in the views, forest, nature, and quietness. This is a highly moderate to hard hike, come prepared... plenty of water ( not a single plastic bottle) lots of water, snacks or lunch to enjoy along the trail, while enjoying the beautiful lake views, and to stayed fueled on the way back. Like many of summer hikes I've experienced, watching people not prepared, exhausted and dehydrated, sad days!! A little prep makes for a enjoyable memorable day, not life threatening... seriously! The first four miles are a fairly long cross cross ascent, once you get to the ridge, more amazing views can be seen, till then, you get peek a boo views of the mountains. Once you get to Virgin Lake, you'll start the descent to Blanca Lake, you can hear the waterfalls from the lake, pretty much down to it. Around the lake there was still good size areas of snow melting in the shaded areas. Great views of Columbia peak and glacier (which feeds into the lake) along with many more amazing peaks to views in this glacier valley. The water color is so beautiful!! Getting its color from the glacier water source. I was grateful for the reviews from fellow yelpers and AllTrails, for the recommendations of taking sandals and clothes to swim in, I wore very light hiking clothes which dry fast, and the shoes are helpful for sharp rocks and slippery logs. Yes, even more grateful after watching many falling over the very slippery logs, painful to watch. The waters was amazing! Not as cold as you would expect coming off the glacier, but it was refreshing after a long hike on a very warm day. So worth bringing extra gear. After enjoying a quick lunch with all the amazing views, it was time for the hike back up, and yes, it's a hike up, remember that when you're going DOWN to the lake, it's going to be uphill all the way past Virgin Lake to the ridge. I recommend hiking poles, even if you don't feel they're necessary for the hike up, they definitely make the descent over rocks and roots easier to negotiate. Definitely a hike not to rush, stop and breathe, enjoy the views. This time up I had a fun encounter with the pair of squirrels, letting myself and a few other hikers that stopped to enjoy the spectacle of the squirrels (as. I had to explain) letting us know to stay away from their tree, with squeaks and hand tapping, pretty sure they had young ones up further in the tree. Just another fun part of the adventure in nature. I definitely recommend starting early as this will be a all day adventure, due to the travel and hiking time. Also note, due to a major washout, you will be parking on the side of the road as the washout adds another mile to the trail, the real parking lot is on the other side of the boulder and rock field. It's also a popular hike, so more than likely, especially on the weekends, there will be more people. After the hike, it's a good things Monroe is not far away for some good food and brews( Which it has many options of) I definitely recommend this one, well worth the hard hike, for the amazing lake and views of so many peaks. Not to mention getting to witness a glacier. Come prepared, please! Happy Hiking! God bless and multiple Cheers!

This national forest is a treasure and it's really beautiful…read more Whether you want to go for the day, spend the night, rent a campsite or go hiking/fishing/exploring for several weeks, this forest is perfect. With the Greenwater River, fishing is plenty and you can't beat the scenery. The salmon run goes through here, and it's fun to watch. There are also lakes and gorgeous meadows, along with glacier capped mountains. There are multiple campsites to rent. In the warmer months, I've seen them full to capacity and in the spring/fall, I've seen a lot of space so check them out. Since it's a national forest, you're allowed to camp wherever you want to. There are countless places that are excellent spots to camp near the river or deep in the woods. Even in the summer when there have been tons of people at the campsites, driving just 2 minutes down the road made me feel like I was the only person in the world. It is so peaceful there. If you take the entrance going through Marysville then Granite Falls to the Mountain Loop Highway, you'll come across various B&B's on the way and fruit stands. You'll also see at the entrance a great log memorial to the wood there (see photo). I've seen owls, foxes, eagles, deer, and countless kinds of fish. A forest ranger stopped to check on me once when I was having a campfire with friends. He wanted to make sure we were OK and that our campfire was under control. He was kind and really cared about the woods and us. Go visit this natural beauty. It's incredible.

My husband and I are always looking to find family friendly and quiet parks for children to explore…read moreand safely play. We came across the Evergreen Arboretum today, and it was such a little gem. I really appreciate how intentional this arboretum felt, it's easy to tell how the community and volunteers are intentional about its upkeep and serenity. If you're in the area and looking for nice walk, or a quiet place to sit The Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is the place; I highly recommend.

This Arboretum is so beautifully designed and maintained! I loved it. There are so many different…read morespecimens and the trees, paths, rock gardens are just inspiring. Thanks to all who have helped create this wonderful place.

Great beach especially for small kids. A 60 passenger boat ride that takes 5 minutes, the island…read moreis a pack in and pack out long beach, with the only toilets located at the dock. A nature preserve, we saw bald eagles, seals, and osprey plus clams, crabs and ghost shrimp in the tidal flats. Reserve tickets are required for thr boat ride, and you must reserve a return time. Early returns fill up fast, and winds pick up in the afternoon, so take a jacket.

This review is for my last visit this year. I've been here before and ferry was packed!…read moreFortunately, we got tickets in advanced. There was people upstairs and downstairs. Some standing up. So better be on time and make a line if this happens. This year was different. We got tickets but there was just another family. Maybe because we got there at midday. Beach was crowded. We had to walk just a little bit to get a spot and set everything. People come and go with every ferry so there's always space. Just a dew benches but everyone wants to be at the beach near the dry sand. Water will come later on, but the rest is wet. You have to walk for a few minutes to get to the water. It is pretty shallow. This year we had to run because it was shrimp season and they make sand unstable. At first everyone wants to dodge algae, but you end up stepping on it. Getting into the water was the same. It felt like quicksand. It didn't feel quite relaxing. 10 years ago it we would stay for hours in water. Kids would play easily. We'll, at least animals hace set a home! Jetty is a small island just a quarter of mile from Port of Everett. But i don't think you will be able to swim with all your stuff back and forth after a day there :D You ca always kayak if there's no more room in the Ferry. By the way, it is a small passengers only. Strollers won't move on sand so leave it in your car. Do bring everything you need like water, towels, a tent that can resist wind (it gets pretty windy and can blow umbrellas), etc. If you bring food, take all you garbage with you. Don't leave anything. I saw some kids stuff laying there waiting for the water to come over and take it to the sea. So sad. I carried most of it because there are no garbage bins in sight. Also, there is just one floating restroom. It tends to smell. Take it into consideration when drinking lots of water. We usually go to the one in the parking lot first and when coming back. It is very clean. Lots of stalls. Parking lot is big if you extend it to the grass area. There is always someone checking you paid for it.

After confusing the addresses for Lowell Riverfront Park and Lowell Park on Sunday 25 June 2023 and…read moregoing to Lowell Park, I decided to return and see if I could find Lowell Riverfront Park today, Thursday 29 June 2023. It is located south of Lowell Park and has a sign reading Lowell Riverfront Trail out front of an entrance to a large parking lot. The river is visible beyond a grassy area(s) and vegetation from the parking lot. A flat paved trail winds through the cover of trees and has picnic tables spaced out along its side(s). The grass was cut short on my visit today. A few people were making use of an off-leash dog area past one end of the large parking area. There was a watch out for bears alert sign on the trail and birds were out and singing. An assortment of small wild flowers were in bloom closer to the river. Water flow at the top of the river was slow and the bank of the river muddy. Even with a few people out and about around 10:40 a.m. on a weekday, the park/trail was tranquil.

This is a nice little park with a walking trail along the Snohomish River. It's pretty small, so…read moreyou probably wouldn't spend hours here, and there's not a lot of deep underbrush, so it would not be high on potential dead-body-disposal options, but for a place to get your steps in or exercise your dog, it works out nicely. I'm subtracting a star because of the bathroom state. They have two (family) bathrooms which were just filthy pit toilets, swarming with flies and smelling like rotten feces. I would only take a shit here in the most dire of emergencies.