With summer just around the corner, the race to secure those coveted camping spots in Washington is heating up. It’s a bit like a high-stakes game of musical chairs.
If you're looking for a new Pacific Northwest camping adventure, consider Little Crater Lake Campground in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest. Just a short walk from camp is a surreal, glass-clear lake—only half an acre in size but 45 feet deep, with water so cold and clear it almost doesn’t seem real. Named for its resemblance to the iconic Crater Lake, this lake offers a peaceful, high-elevation escape in Oregon.
It’s so flat that private pilots fly in to spend the day practicing landings and takeoffs, and over the years, numerous land speed records have been broken and attempted on the Alvord Desert dry lake bed.
Is it possible to drive to the Caribbean in one day from the Pacific Northwest? Well, no, it’s not, but you can experience the next best thing - amazing “intense turquoise-colored water” just like the Caribbean!
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is advising recreationists to stay out of areas in the forest that have recently been impacted by fire.
USFS officials say the warning applies to areas that have recently experienced both wildfire or controlled burns.
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Families in Washington State are gearing up for summer fun with picnics, sports, and boating, Here are 5 tip that families can keep themselves healthy, despite the looming threat of wildfires.