I wanted to go to see/visit Troll at Point Robinson Park, this troll photo popped up on Seattle's…read moreYelp activity page and it was giving me hints that I must visit before I leave, hehe. 3.21.2026- On the day of our visit, I asked my wonderful hubby to add Point Robinson Park to our schedule, on the drive there it states one hour, funny, not knowing we have to take a ferry to get there. As we got closer the map had all water, hehe. What a nice spontaneous surprise, we decided to do take the Fauntleroy Ferry to Vashon Island. ( will do a review the Ferry after). Who doesn't love the Ferry?! After we got to Vashon Island, it was about a 20 min scenic drive to Point Robinson Park, So happy we are here! Keep in mind the park gates closes at dawn, I was worried about being stuck there and we arrive close to dawn. Plenty parking, very nice park with lighthouse, beach, trails and picnic area. First things first, lets look for the troll, which his name is Oscar the bird king, made by Thomas Dambo. Thomas Dambo is an artist based in Denmark, Thomas makes sculptures out of recycled materials. This sculpture is part of series of six site specific installations called Northwest trolls. I need to find the other 4 during my future visits to PNW. Wow, super cool to see and visit Oscar the troll in real life, a little scary but so interesting. Thomas is super creative and got skills. Oscar is huge in real life, hehe. We took our photos, observed the artistic skills, greeted him with Shaka, then after that we went to explore the rest of Robinson Park. Trail, beach and we finally got to the lighthouse, another reason to visit. There's a lighthouse tour during mid May-September, which I would love to learn more about. All in all, What a great day to make it a great day here, trolling Point Robinson Park, LOVED every moment!

Cute park with great trails and picnic areas. Rules are clearly posted, mainly keep your dogs on a…read moreleash and don't climb on Oscar the Bird King. The trails were muddy this time of year so wear better footwear than I did. The beach by the lighthouse was lovely. There are lighthouse tours Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. Lots of benches surround the lighthouse to take in the ocean. It's crazy to think a huge city is just across the water from this beautiful small island.

Camp Burton was the sight of this year's Western Washington Bahá'í Summer School and was really…read morelovely. While the camp has a limit to the number of participants at any given gathering (200?), it felt like it was spacious enough to accommodate so many more! Cabins are available with twin-sized beds, and a shared shower cabin for use by campers. Tent space is also made available for those wishing to rough it during their stays. A small office and library can be found onsite, as well as a playground, fields for play and sport, a Good Times Cabin for games and toys, and more. A short hike down will get you to the waterfront where kayak/canoe rentals are included in your camp activity fee. Several spaces are available as classrooms and conferencing areas for meetings during your stay. Not to mention a meeting hall (Grisham) and dining hall (Burton Lodge). The food is plentiful and very much associated with camp and comfort: baked potatoes, taco bar, make-your-own sandwiches, pasta, salads, grilled cheese sandwiches, mini pizzas, shredded pork sliders, etc. But options also exists for varying dietary restrictions including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free. So let them know before you arrive! Staff were friendly and efficient, and the camp seemed to run smoothly.

We chose Camp Burton for our wedding venue and are glad we did. The staff were wonderful and…read morepatient with our questions. The food was delicious and the grounds offer several options for lodging, ceremony, reception, etc.

My friends and I go for the annual Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Show. Some of my friends want to…read morecamp in their own tents to save money, while others might splurge for a room in the cabin. We all have our choices! We've been coming every year for over twenty years. There are several varieties of accommodations, from camping in your own tent or renting a teepee, or booking a mini-cabin, the barn, or the big log cabin. There are plenty of restrooms and showers. Rooms are comfortable! Beautiful downtown Vashon is two miles from the ranch. There are a handful of restaurants and bars, a movie theater, several museums and galleries, and two grocery stores. BYO! Bring Your Own food and drinks and use any of the three kitchens on the ranch. There are Thriftway and IGA stores two miles away in beautiful downtown Vashon.

what an amazing place! We loved our visit here, meeting Judy, and exploring the grounds. We can't…read morewait to come back.

Great spot to visit. We didn't get the opportunity to check out the camp sites, but I look forward…read moreto doing that next visit. We had some time to burn so came to check out Scenic Beach State Park. It was not too crowded on an early Friday morning, so parking was abundant. We wandered around the day use area and down by the water. The view is spectacular! Surrounded by tall trees and forest it really feels like you are far from everything and is very serene. The restrooms were clean as was the park itself. There are plenty of picnic tables and a well-appointed playground for the littles.

This is one of my favorite state parks. They have the Sehmel house. You can rent that for $500 for…read morethe day. It has a bathroom changing rooms other room, rooms, kitchen a full set up for a baby shower, which is where I had my daughter's baby shower. I was actually married here. The camping is literally some of the best camping with awesome sites. It's a stunning location.

The owner is very bad at communication and is not professional. Contacted them a few days in…read moreadvance about camping out for the night and the details and pricing was agreed upon. When we showed up to the campsite, no one was there. We tried to contact the owner by phone, email, and text message with no response. Since we agreed upon the date, we set up our tent, called an Uber (the only reason we picked this place was for the shuttle service) and headed to the show. 4 hours passed still with a response. Had to walk back from the venue (Their site says its only 2 miles away but its actually double that) and when we arrived back to the campsite, we were welcomed by a guy shouting (I'm assuming it was the owner) that he was going to shoot us and the campsite was closed. Between all the emails, text messages. and phone call attempts, we were never told that the campsite was closed. The other group of people we ran into were also never told the campsite was closed. Stay away!

This place is amazing. Although very rustic, the sites were clean and very private. The owners are…read moreextremely hospital and made us more than welcome. We were there for a Journey/Steve Miller concert at the white river amphitheatre, and were waiting for the shuttle graciously provided by the owners for a small fee, when my wife had to go back to the site for something she forgot. We came back to find out we just missed the shuttle. Ric, the owner, happened to be walking by and he offered to run us down in his car. I thought this was a great service to offer after the hard work he had done that day, getting everyone registered and settled in as they were all there for the show too. This place is brand new and Ric and Rebecca will be improving it more and more each year but for a new business they have won our hearts and we will be back for future concerts. I would love to keep this a hidden secret but I promised Ric to share with the world on YELP for everyone to enjoy. We will return!!!!

I'm curious where the dollars go for maintenance. During the night, the cabin door blew open from…read morethe wind (around 2 AM). The boys were dramatic about it, but I thought, "this is an easy/cheap fix." That said, if it's a stormy night, prepare yourself for spotty sleep (especially on the 2" foam pads). PRO TIP: double up the pads if you can. Also, there was no cycle on the heater (just on/off) and it ran all night. I woke up in the middle of the night with my mouth/tongue severely dried out like I was lost/adrift at sea. Kids did enjoy the activities - I think archery won the day(s). Fire-starting was also a hit. The camp guides did a pretty decent job incorporating learning and doing their best to keep kids engaged. Their personalities were spirited/fun and I especially enjoyed their effort with skit night (some drama majors I think). Overall the meals could be improved, some basic cabin upgrades, and perhaps a new Director (ponytailed milk toast dude who had a kind of, "don't have time for you" vibe).

Came here for Diabetes camp with ADA American diabetes association. a lot of activities and great…read morestaff to help facilitate. Staff have very good attitudes and are upbeat and helpful! Good Sleeping quarters. They have a camp for summer and a camp with heated rooms for winter. Campgrounds are clean. The food prepared was tasty and with a lot of choices. Definitely an awesome place to spend time at !!

Great hike in the SeaTac area. I had some time before my flight home and I went on this woodsy…read morehike. A parking pass is required to park, which I didn't have, but I rolled the dice since I was just planning to be there for a couple of hours. Great walk with plenty of other people around. Please come and create your own adventure.

Good trail and campground areas. I went a mile into the trail and it is steep in some areas but…read morevery easy for the most part. Great for a midweek day hike or daily dog walking if you live nearby.

Five stars for many reasons. An awesomely large parking area with easy close access to water front…read moreaccess. Clean bathrooms too. On this visit the tide was low. Which was perfect for exploring the beach. Fun to see all the shells and things that are normally under water. Please tu of picnic areas for larger groups too. The creek trail was closed from one side but when exploring discovered a fallen tree. Easily able to navigate over the log. See my photo. I'm sure at high tide the beach area decreases but it's all beautiful. The creek trail is short. Under two miles. Discovery pass required. Get out there! Enjoy your life! SYOY!

Our very first time going to this State Park on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. There was a Cambodian…read moreFestival happening, so decided to check it out. We arrived at 1:00 PM and found the last parking space available at the end of the furthest parking lot area. Took our time taking a stroll to the event, where the food vendors were on the grassy area. Saw some Laotian food - Hmong Sausage with Sticky Rice, Chicken Wings, Whole Chicken, Papaya Salad, Fried Banana, also saw that they had Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee, Lemonade flavors, Sandwiches, and Grilled Pork. We walked to the other side where they had a stage where they were having some dancing, live music and speeches. In addition, there were accessories, and clothing/apparel vendors who were lined up on the other side. First part of the Review is for the Cambodian event, which was a 4 out of 5. ------ The Park itself was easy to navigate around. Parking seemed self-explanatory, even though it was fully packed. There were clear signs of what was required of the State Park. You had to enter with a Discovery Pass or a National Park Pass at the Gate/Entrance. Walked around the beach area until the end of the trail where they had Private Property. Took some pictures and scenic videos of the water and scintillating viewpoints. It was a pretty short stroll after eating our lunch. But overall an enjoyable experience. Would like to visit again even without an event going on... Review of the Park - 4 out of 5.

We came here last summer during the heatwave. We heard there was a splash pad and a swimmable lake…read more The location is convenient as well because it's close to my home. I will say that the parking lot is rather small and it can be very challenging to find any parking during the summer. When I arrived on this particular day, there was literally a line out to the road with vehicles trying to find parking. It can get pretty cut throat, too. The park itself is generously sized, in the splash pad has a lot of unique features that my kids really enjoyed. My favorite part is that they had features for small children as well as larger children. Usually when I go to other splash pads it smells funky or like chlorine. But this location smelled fresh and seemed to have been upkept recently. Western Washington is a notorious area for high amounts of trafficking, so I always have to keep an eye out wherever we go. But thankfully, this area seemed pretty safe so we will definitely be back next summer for more playtime.

A beautiful, tranquil spot near the airport, with a lovely lake, picnic table seating and…read moreplayground, with plenty of trees to give shade and protection against the sun. Boat launch available near the swimming area, which is marked for various swimming abilities. Floatation devices are required for kayakers & SUP users, and are provided, free of charge, for borrowing.

I was in Tacoma on a beautiful winter day and got a chance to hike this 6-mile loop trail. It was…read moremostly forest and wood with spectacular opening and views to the water. There are bathrooms along the way. Popular trail as there were many people around. Highly recommend a visit if you are in this neck of the woods. Parking lot is large and free. Please come and create your own experience.

Beautiful, even on a cloudy and rainy winters day! You'll find a lot of runners, people walking…read moretheir dogs, the usual park things. It's clean, open, and paved with plenty of parking. Great spot to stretch your feet after a day of exploring Tacoma, with nearby shops and restaurants!