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Marymoor, King County’s most popular park with over 3 million annual visitors, hosts a tremendous variety of outdoor activities and events on its 640 acres. Among numerous trails, the Marymoor Connector Trail links the East Lake Sammamish Trail to the Sammamish River Trail as part of the County’s regional trail system. Unique facilities include...

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The nearest ski area to Seattle – the Summit at Snoqualmie includes four distinct areas including Alpental, home to some of the most challenging, adrenaline charged, and breathtaking terrain in North America. Together they provide a host of winter recreation activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. During warmer months, the Summit...

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A spectacular valley with trails, picnic areas, and water access points. The Valley is full of ancient and contemporary trail systems that have seen continuous use across the centuries and is near the heartland of the modern Snoqualmie People. The Greenway Trust is collaborating with partners to ensure a sustainable future for the area,...

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Lake Keechelus offers fishing, boating, picnicking, and a trailhead for the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Find additional information on fishing here from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lake, which sits at the headwaters of the Yakima River, was the site of a summer fishing camp for the Kittitas band...

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Lewis Creek Park provides both natural habitats and active recreation areas. Trails traverse wetland, grassland and forest habitats. Active recreation areas include playgrounds, a basketball court, and soccer/baseball fields. The Visitor Center serves as a gathering space for community meetings and environmental education.

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Think of an outdoor recreation activity, and Lake Easton State Park probably accommodates it in a spectacular lake and forest setting on the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Enjoy hiking, bird watching, picnicking, swimming, camping, biking, kayaking, and in the winter months – cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

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Kenmore, WA

Saint Edward State Park includes trails for hikers and bikers, a huge playground, access to Lake Washington, and a rich history as a former seminary. The historic seminary building has been renovated as the Lodge at St. Edward State Park with guest facilities in a spectacular natural setting. The University of Washington, Bothell, runs...

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6501 Railroad Avenue SE, 98065, Snoqualmie

Snowmelt from the Cascade Mountains feeds the Snoqualmie River as it cuts through the valley to plunge over Snoqualmie Falls, creating a spectacular natural attraction. A trail leads to viewing platforms and down switchbacks to the foot of the falls. From time immemorial, the Snoqualmie Tribe has considered  Snoqualmie Falls sacred – its birthplace...

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L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, Kittitas County

The Thorp Public Access (Green Bridge) site has a primitive boat launch for drift boats, rafts, and tubing. It is used primarily as a take out for rafters because there is a low-head dam downstream before the next public access.