Washington State’s generous supply of state parks, national parks, wilderness areas and recreation areas (not to mention its enormous network of trails and greenbelts) make it a haven for hikers and trekkers—whether you prefer hardcore wilderness hiking or a laid-back stroll through a nature preserve. And what an amazing variety of hiking environments to choose from: rainforests, mountains, deserts, beaches, alpine wilderness areas, flat tracks by lakes and rivers, and steep switchbacks up the face of an active volcano.
And for all you mountain climbers out there? Three words: the Cascade Range. Okay, three more: the Olympic Mountains. Okay: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, Mount Olympus, etc. Why should you climb Washington State mountains? Because they’re here, of course.
