Very fun park, my son loves it! A little crowded at times but still just as fun when your kiddo…read moreloves to make new friends!

Fantastic playgournd with a ton of different areas for the kiddos to play…read more There is a covered seating area which is great for parents on sunny and rainy days. My kids enjoyed the ziplines and bonus they set it up so I didn't have to pick up my kids to get them on it. There were bathrooms outside the fence area by a playfield which was nice to have avaliable.

What a wonderful under the radar waterfall this is...Beaver Falls!…read more Located 6 miles east of Clatskanie, Oregon, this area near the Columbia River is beautiful. Let's get straight to the heart of what Beaver Falls is all about... If you plug "Beaver Falls Trailhead" into Google Maps, you'll have no problem finding it. Then just park along the side of Highway 30 and hike 1/3rd of a mile through the forest to the base of the falls. It's that easy. When I visited on a Thursday in early afternoon of July, there was hardly anyone around which was good for taking quality photos. Best of all, you can swim in the waters. So definitely bring a bathing suit, towel and a pair of water shoes so the rocks won't hurt your feet while entering the pool beneath Beaver Falls. The water is cold but once you jump in and get comfortable, it's a terrific setting. There's also a long rope where you can swing across and splash down below. It's great for kids (and adults too, lol) to have playful times. For me, I was content soaking in the pool and appreciating the surroundings. More info... - It's free to visit. - Cell phone reception works fine. - You can walk underneath the falls! This is a Must-Do. You can capture some amazing moments standing beside Beaver Falls. It's not hard or dangerous and offers a unique perspective. - Beaver Falls is just one of many outstanding waterfalls situated around Oregon and especially near the Columbia River. There's also Lower Lewis River Falls, Panther Creek Falls and Spirit Falls, to name a few. - You can spend a few hours hanging out or as little as 30 - 40 minutes. It depends on your time horizon. But overall, it's really pleasant to be here that I'd suggest bringing snacks, lunch and maybe having a picnic. This Beaver Falls is absolutely so much fun to hang out at. When you can swim in the waters, swing from a rope and even walk underneath the falls, It makes for a worthwhile summer visit.

August 19-22, 2025 - Toledo, WA…read more We really enjoyed our stay at Lewis and Clark State Park. We camped on the forest side (east side), not the equestrian side. The park is divided into two sections: The forest side is where you'll find most of the standard tent/RV sites (no hookups), the group camp, kitchen shelters, and a large day-use meadow, and the equestrian side (west side), across the road, is set up for horse campers. It has full hookup sites, corrals, and direct access to horse trails, but it's more of a parking-lot style layout. Although the website notes "25 tent spaces" as first-come, first-served, we were able to make reservations months in advance for our 27' Class A motorhome. Arrival & Campsite Check-in is at 2:30 p.m. A ranger welcomed us as we unhooked our tow vehicle, and later stopped by our site with a park map and helpful information. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring. Our site was spacious, fairly level, and accommodated our rig easily. Trails & Atmosphere The park features several beautiful trails, including one that winds through an old-growth forest. Interpretive kiosks and signs throughout the park make for an interesting walk. While you'll hear some road noise from Jackson Highway, the tall trees and forest setting still create a peaceful atmosphere. Overall, this is a lovely campground if you're looking for a forest stay with trails to explore, just keep in mind it's not a silent wilderness escape due to nearby traffic.

August 21, 2025…read more Great Washington State Campground. Very lush and green with lots of Doulas Fir, western hemlock trees, and ferns. There are full hook up and dry camping sites. The full hook up sites are pretty sparse near the main road and there's not a whole lot of greenery. The non-hook up sites are spacious and have picnic tables and fire rings. You can reserve your site online ahead of time.

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Another beautiful state park in Oregon. The beautiful views include the Cannon Beach haystack from…read moreafar and the terrible Tilly( Tillamook) lighthouse. A scene from The Goonies was also filmed here. There are hiking trails here too but unfortunately we were short of time on this trip but next time I will definitely check it out.

I was really disappointed in our visit to the Japanese Gardens at lake Sacagawea Park. We travel…read morewith our dog and one of the things I usually look for when exploring a new town is a nice local park where we can bring her along. I'd seen information online suggesting that this location was dog friendly, so I thought this would be an easy stop for us and routed us slightly out of our way to come here. Unfortunately that was not our experience. When we arrived, we discovered that dogs are not allowed in the Japanese Garden area and there were also signs throughout the park indicating that dogs are prohibited in many areas. It seems like they allow leashed dogs in parts of the park, but there are several restricted areas. So if you're traveling with a dog, I would recommend skipping this area entirely. It's not worth trying to decipher where it is and is not okay for you to be. Since we were already here we took turns checking out the gardens themselves and honestly they were pretty underwhelming. I don't know if we caught them at the wrong time of year, but there doesn't seem to be anything here that makes it worth the effort of a trip specifically to come in and see them. The park itself looked nice and people seemed to enjoy walking around the lake, but the gardens just weren't that impressive in my opinion. In hindsight, I really wish we had skipped this stop but if you don't have a dog or don't travel with one, you may enjoy this location.

Hidden gem in Longview. The pdx Japanese garden costs to go into and then they have strict rules…read morelike no photography. This park is free and Theres no ridiculous rules to deal with. Such a gorgeous park. Highly recommended for those looking for an eastern look.

Beautiful hiking opportunities! My family put up a fight every time I wanted to hike, so I tried to…read morefind short and pretty hikes. We did the Devil's Cauldron, which fit the bill perfectly. The first part was a little exposed, so definitely wear a hat and sunscreen. Spectacular views at end. For all state parks, I recommend hitting a visitors center (most cities and towns have one), and buy a state park pass that's good for a month. They're not that expensive, well worth the cost.

Cape Falcon trail is a great hike, beautiful views. Perfect beach getaway near Cannon beach! Highly…read morerecommend for children and adults alike!

It's a very nice place to de-people and relax. It was clean, with not a single molecule of litter…read more Rare these days.

What a treat Hot mineral water soak them a beautiful omelet…read more Love Sol Duc Resort ! Beautiful roadway to natural heaven .

The gates and restrooms are open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but don't let that stop you…read morefrom enjoying this park at any time of year. There is ample free parking across the road. A 0.7 mile paved footpath circles the pond and is a favorite of the locals. Four floating piers welcome the fisher. Non-motorized boats are allowed in the pond, but I have seen only one there in all the years I have visited. A few ducks, geese, and coots live here year round, and many more visit in winter. For info about the fish stocked in the pond see http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/749/

This park offers multiple uses. there is a trail that circles around the lake there is multiple…read moreplaces to sit picnic benches all around the lake and access is excellent to the lake. there is a Picnic shelter ADA accessible with bathrooms. There is a swimming area , and a play area too. Great place for family outings.

If you find yourself near Spirits of Iron, or even if you don't, a trip to the grounds is well…read moreworth it. You can see the sheer amount of creativity, tools and hard work that it takes for this man to make this place what it is. It's truly incredible! Admission is free, but donations are appreciated especially if you are taking pictures. I love the set up for the donations as well. Check it out, it's not only inclusive and fun, but also gives insight to his character. I can't even begin to explain all of his works. There are so many and each one is unique and created so particularly. It's cool to see the range that this guy has. One minute you see something small and cute, and the next you're standing infront of a life sized giraffe. There's even something Rated R in the back, which is quite funny and hidden from the eyes of children. This sculpture park is something special and you'd be mad to pass it up.

Spirits of Iron is the perfect way to finish off a great day of hiking in Mt. Rainier NP!…read more The installments are in the front, side, and back yard/passages and there are some really interesting pieces up against one of the barn/out buildings. The entire place is free to walk around but donations are accepted through Venmo with a suggested donation of $5. I feel that this place is worth that and more!