| Washington State has everything to offer RV | | | | |
| lovers - pristine old-growth pine forests, | | | | Now you can see the after-effects of the |
| snow-capped mountain peaks, rainforests, | | | | eruption. There are giant pieces of ruptured |
| glaciers and a coastline unlike anywhere else | | | | rock, lava beds, and the majestic cinder cone |
| in the United States. And, right in the | | | | itself, looming in the distance. |
| middle of it all is the city of Seattle, a | | | | |
| great jumping off point for your motor home | | | | St. Helens is located in the Gifford Pinchot |
| adventures. | | | | National Forest, and there are many |
| | | | activities there, including camping, hiking |
| You'll find a wide variety of natural beauty | | | | and other outdoor recreational pursuits. Here |
| and outdoor activities in Washington State. | | | | are a few of the best motor home spots in the |
| | | | area. |
| The Olympic Peninsula has quite a variety to | | | | |
| offer, for such a small area. There are | | | | Mt. St. Helens RV Park at Castle Rock is an |
| beautiful coastlines that zigzag back and | | | | RV site favored by the locals because of its |
| forth. You can see giant meadows where | | | | friendly, helpful staff and close proximity |
| glaciers are slowly melting off and joining | | | | to all the things to do. |
| the ocean. And there are valleys where you | | | | |
| can enjoy America's only rainforests. | | | | Toutle's Eco Park Resort is as close as you |
| | | | can get to the mountain, and still sleep in |
| Here are a few of the most popular motor home | | | | an RV. The entire space is 90 acres, and it |
| parks in the area: | | | | is full of activities such as horseback |
| | | | riding, hiking, wildlife viewing and |
| Crescent Beach and RV Park in Port Angeles | | | | helicopter tours. |
| puts you an easy half-mile from a great, | | | | |
| sandy beach. This area is fully equipped with | | | | Lush Woodlands And Melting Glaciers - Mount |
| hook-ups and modern facilities, and there are | | | | Rainier |
| a number of activities you can enjoy on the | | | | |
| beach, including kayaking, kite flying and | | | | How about another great volcano that has less |
| good surfing. | | | | chance of exploding? The 14,410 foot Mt. |
| | | | Rainier is a volcano just like Mt. St. |
| Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend is | | | | Helens, but the almost 40 square miles of |
| fully equipped with everything you'll need, | | | | glaciers and snow help keep a cap on it. The |
| and it has two separate sights for you to | | | | mountain is surrounded by miles of forests |
| choose from. You can choose a spot in the | | | | and meadows. There are hiking trails and |
| middle of the forest, or out in the open | | | | campgrounds throughout the area, where you |
| where you can see the Straits of Juan de | | | | can be surrounded by whispering pines with |
| Fuca. There are many activities in walking | | | | the snow-capped mountain peaks in the |
| distance of the site, including museums, an | | | | distance. |
| aquarium and nature hikes. | | | | |
| | | | Mt. Rainier National Park has quite a few |
| At Old Fort Townsend Sate Park in Port | | | | options for accommodations and is the closest |
| Townsend, you get a great view of the port | | | | you can get to everything. It offers sights |
| and the island. It's right next to the water, | | | | such as hot springs, glaciers and geysers, |
| so you'll hear the ocean waves rolling in. | | | | and there is biking, fishing, horseback |
| They do not accept reservations, however, so | | | | riding, skiing and auto touring. |
| it's sometimes hard to get a spot. | | | | |
| | | | Rainier View RV Park in Graham is a great |
| At The Edge of the Volcano - Mount St. Helens | | | | spot for those who would rather get a view of |
| | | | the mountain than be at the base of it. It is |
| No trip to Washington would be complete | | | | located on a high hill where every site has a |
| without seeing America's biggest volcano. In | | | | great view of the mountain and surrounding |
| 1980, St. Helens erupted, sending ash into | | | | forests. |
| the air, lava over the ground and destroying | | | | |
| the nearby communities. But don't worry, | | | | With it's wonderful coastline, lush forests, |
| they're keeping tabs on her, and they'll let | | | | sub alpine meadows and towering mountain |
| you know if it looks like it's going to | | | | peaks, Washington is a great destination for |
| happen again! | | | | your motor home. |