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| | Camano Island State Park | | Boating, saltwater fishing for salmon and bottom fish, seasonal clamming, hiking, camping, nature study, scuba diving, bird watching, and picnicking are popular recreational activities. The park provides secluded, wooded campsites, a series of loop trails, which total 5 miles, and a 1/2 mile nature trail with 18 interpretive stations. An amphitheater which offers interpretive programs throughout the summer months is at the park as well. One boat (3 lanes) launching ramp. |
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| | Everett State Park | | The park covers 17 acres with 1,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. Marine facilities include a four-lane boat launch ramp and a grounding float. Swimming is not recommended because of the currents and drop-offs. There are a few clams on the park beach. Recreation attractions at the park include shore fishing, beachcombing, bird watching, kite flying and marine life observation. The low rolling hills and sheltered inland salt water that make up the Puget Sound basin produce a mild, marine climate characterized by wintertime clouds, rain, and sometimes a light snow, but lots of summertime sunshine. |
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| | Fort Casey State Park | | The park is a 467-acre marine camping park with a lighthouse and sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A coast artillery post features two historic guns on display. The park features 10,810 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound (Admiralty Inlet), and includes Keystone Spit, a two-mile-plus stretch of land separating Admiralty Inlet and Crocket Lake. |
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| | Fort Ebey State Park | | The park is a 645-acre camping park on Whidbey Island, and it was originally built as a coastal defense fort in World War II. Concrete platforms mark the gun locations. The park has three miles of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a freshwater lake for fishing, and miles of hiking and biking trails. There are two large fields that will accommodate sports activities, but there are no nets or field-markings. |
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| | Mount Pilchuck State Park | | This is a 1,893-acre day-use park that features mountainous alpine terrain with diverse scenic and recreation attractions. The main recreational attraction of the park is the three-mile trail to the summit and the old fire lookout. The trail begins at 3100 feet above sea level and winds through an old growth forest to alpine heather and large rocks at the summit of Mount Pilchuck (5324 feet above sea level). A number of lakes and streams linked by a series of trails provide visitors alpine fishing and hiking. It is not uncommon for visitors to spot bears, cougars, deer, coyotes, foxes, marmots, chipmunks, squirrels, deer mice, marten, crows or ravens, eagles, grouse, hawks, hummingbirds, jays and various other birds. |
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| | Old Fort Townsend State Park | | This is a 367-acre marine camping park that features 3,960 feet of saltwater shoreline on Port Townsend Bay. The heavily wooded park has a rich military history dating from pioneer days. Activities enjoyed in the park include camping, picnicking, enjoying scenic views, boating, nature walks and historic walks. Old Fort Townsend has 40 standard camping sites, each with a table and fireplace. |
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| | Wenberg State Park | | This is a 46-acre camping park with 1,140 feet of freshwater shoreline on Lake Goodwin in Snohomish County. The park offers good fishing and a variety of other water activities. Located north of Seattle, the park provides urbanites weekend access to forested recreation without the necessity of lengthy travel. The park has two boat ramps and 20 feet of handling dock. |
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