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Fort Ward State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Ward State Park is a 137-acre marine park with 4,300 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage. Many of the structures in the park reflect the historic military significance of the area, but the park is well developed for … Continue reading →

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Fort Townsend State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

This 367-acre marine camping park features 3,960 feet of saltwater shoreline on Port Townsend Bay. The heavily wooded park has a rich military history dating from pioneer days. Resting high on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound is a marine camping … Continue reading →

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Fort Simcoe State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Simcoe State Park is a 200-acre, day-use Heritage Park in south central Washington on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation. The park is primarily an interpretive effort, telling the story of mid-19th century army life and providing insights into the … Continue reading →

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Fort Okanogan State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Okanogan State Park is 45-acre day-use park set on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River. The park has 1,000 feet of “high” freshwater shoreline, but no beach accessibility. The park and interpretive center overlook the Columbia River and old … Continue reading →

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Fort Ebey State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Ebey State Park, a 645-acre camping park on Whidbey Island, 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 … Continue reading →

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Fort Casey State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Casey State 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 10-inch and two 3-inch historic guns on display. … Continue reading →

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Flaming Geyser State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Flaming Geyser State Park is a 480-acre day-use park with more than three miles of freshwater shoreline on the Green River. The park’s most unique feature is its “geysers” (methane seeps). Park activities include whitewater rafting and model airplane flying. … Continue reading →

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Fort Columbia State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fort Columbia State Park is a 593 acre day-use historical park located at the Chinook Point National Historic Landmark and along 6,400 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River. Within the park are original U.S. Army Coastal Artillery fort … Continue reading →

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Fields Spring State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Fields Spring State Park is a 792-acre forested camping park remotely located in the Blue Mountains of Southeastern Washington. A portion of the park sits at a height of 4,500 feet atop Puffer Butte and offers a spectacular view of … Continue reading →

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Federation Forest State Park

Posted on April 20, 2011 by JWest

Federation Forest State Park in King County, Washington is one of the Washington State Parks. Federation Forest State Park is a day-use natural area with 619 acres of old growth evergreens. Located along the White River, the park provides visitors … Continue reading →

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