A hidden gem park in Seattle Discovery Park is a beautiful, well kept gem with diverse landscapes forest, meadow, beach, and more. The trails are mostly easy, with a bit of a workout near the shore and lighthouse. It’s a perfect spot for a picnic or birdwatching, and the views of...
under a 2008 agreement between the city and the Seattle Police Officers Guild that prohibits them from operating elsewhere. According to Harrell spokesman Jamie Housen, “The initial focus on the park ranger program would be on downtown parks as rangers are hired, additional capacity is built, an...
red sculpture by Alexander Calder calledEagle, as well asWakeby Richard Serra. Since 2007, this waterfront park has brought creativity to Elliott Bay. The landscape design fits in with the local roads and skyline, facing the harbor in what’s recognized as Seattle’s largest downtown green ...
The Seattle unit is located in downtown Seattle and can be reached by car. Where to Stay in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: There are many hotel options in Skagway and Seattle. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Entrance Fee: Free Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ...
All this, combined with exceptional diversity anda bunch of attractions, makes Olympic National Park one of the top national parks for wildlife watching in the USA. Itslocation near Seattlemakes it super-accessible as well, and a greatPacific Northwest road trip destination. ...
Where to Stay Near Zion Cliffrose Springdale There is only one lodge within the park,Zion Lodge,but the town of Springdale hugs the park border is an excellent place to stay while exploring the park. There are shuttles in town which will drop you off at the visitor center. From there you...
(technically an active volcano) can be seen from downtown Seattle, inviting adventurers to hike its hills, traverse its rivers, and frolic amidst wildflowers. The most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, Mount Rainier is a thing of unique beauty, and even if you’re not up for the...
You can also take a ferry to reach here. There are mainly two ferry options from Seattle: the Bainbridge Island Ferry and the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry. The Bainbridge Ferry drops you at Bainbridge Island. From there, take State Routes 305 and 104 to U.S. 101 which serves as the main acces...
Private boats are not allowed, so the only way to get onto Governors Island is by ferry and it is only open to visitors from Memorial Day weekend through September. From the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan you will dock at Soissons Landing near Fort Jay. There may also be wee...
Jennifer is a long time national park blogger and the founder of National Park Obsessed. She is a dedicated National Park lover who is working on visiting all 63 US National Parks. She has currently been to 58 of the National Parks. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge of the Parks ...