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Campsite: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The drive and scenery are similar to Mt. Rainier National Park (unsurprisingly.. they’re next to each other). There are no side-of-the-road viewpoints and less trails though. The road is also surprisingly bumpy. Be aware of that and watch your speed. The car in front of me bottomed out a few times.
Campsite: Kayak Point County Park
This is a cool Snohomish County park with lots of nice facilities. The beach is similar to any Washington state beach— lots of rocks and driftwood. There’s a pier that juts out into the sound that people fish from. There’s also a playground with really fancy equipment, including a rope tree that you can climb on. Try to get here early in the day because it definitely fills up. Many of the pavilions need to be rented ahead of time (if you try to book one while you’re there, you won’t be able to; the website only lets you book the facilities two days beyond the present). This is a great park for picnics and walks. We went here for Mother’s Day and everyone had a fantastic time.
Campsite: River Meadows Park
There’s not a lot to this park— an indoor bathroom and a rocky beach. The kids had a blast throwing rocks and sticks into the river and running around. The water speed may vary over the year. In June, part of the river at this park is pretty calm, but it speeds up a lot on the other end of the park. I would recommend visiting in the morning to avoid facing the sun (which is what happens in the afternoon). We will be returning.
Campsite: Group Campground — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Had a blast here with my family, which included young children. Something to be aware of is the fact that it will always be winding around the lake. I'm not sure why. It just seems to be the case. If you go a quarter of a mile in any direction from the coast, the wind dies down. Just expect to encounter winds so heavy that it'll be difficult to hold your phone (or camera) steady. The children really enjoyed looking out at the water and we all had a blast taking in the sights. I would highly recommend visiting if you're already at North Cascades National Park.
Campsite: Neve Camp — Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Had a blast here with my family, which included young children. Something to be aware of is the fact that it will always be winding around the lake. I'm not sure why. It just seems to be the case. If you go a quarter of a mile in any direction from the coast, the wind dies down. Just expect to encounter winds so heavy that it'll be difficult to hold your phone (or camera) steady. The children really enjoyed looking out at the water and we all had a blast taking in the sights. I would highly recommend visiting if you're already at North Cascades National Park.
Campsite: Glacier Basin Backcountry Campsites — Mount Rainier National Park
The incline on this hike was a bit more intense than the ranger told us it would be. That’s especially true of the first mile or so. He made it sound like we’d practically be walking on flat ground. It’s not too bad though. Just be prepared for it. Anyway, your sweat will have a big payoff. There are stunning viewpoints on this trail and its offshoots. You’ll have a crumby experience on a cloudy day (in terms of sightseeing, anyway), but on clear, sunny days, this trail is hard to beat. If you visit Mt. Rainier National Park when Sunrise and Paradise are closed (a large percentage of the year), this is where you should go.
We saw a snake on this trail. We weren’t expecting that.
There’s also a neat water fountain that looks like a pile of rocks close to where the trail starts. It’s neat.