Very fun park, my son loves it! A little crowded at times but still just as fun when your kiddo…read moreloves to make new friends!

Fantastic playgournd with a ton of different areas for the kiddos to play…read more There is a covered seating area which is great for parents on sunny and rainy days. My kids enjoyed the ziplines and bonus they set it up so I didn't have to pick up my kids to get them on it. There were bathrooms outside the fence area by a playfield which was nice to have avaliable.

The gates and restrooms are open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but don't let that stop you…read morefrom enjoying this park at any time of year. There is ample free parking across the road. A 0.7 mile paved footpath circles the pond and is a favorite of the locals. Four floating piers welcome the fisher. Non-motorized boats are allowed in the pond, but I have seen only one there in all the years I have visited. A few ducks, geese, and coots live here year round, and many more visit in winter. For info about the fish stocked in the pond see http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/749/

This park offers multiple uses. there is a trail that circles around the lake there is multiple…read moreplaces to sit picnic benches all around the lake and access is excellent to the lake. there is a Picnic shelter ADA accessible with bathrooms. There is a swimming area , and a play area too. Great place for family outings.

August 19-22, 2025 - Toledo, WA…read more We really enjoyed our stay at Lewis and Clark State Park. We camped on the forest side (east side), not the equestrian side. The park is divided into two sections: The forest side is where you'll find most of the standard tent/RV sites (no hookups), the group camp, kitchen shelters, and a large day-use meadow, and the equestrian side (west side), across the road, is set up for horse campers. It has full hookup sites, corrals, and direct access to horse trails, but it's more of a parking-lot style layout. Although the website notes "25 tent spaces" as first-come, first-served, we were able to make reservations months in advance for our 27' Class A motorhome. Arrival & Campsite Check-in is at 2:30 p.m. A ranger welcomed us as we unhooked our tow vehicle, and later stopped by our site with a park map and helpful information. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring. Our site was spacious, fairly level, and accommodated our rig easily. Trails & Atmosphere The park features several beautiful trails, including one that winds through an old-growth forest. Interpretive kiosks and signs throughout the park make for an interesting walk. While you'll hear some road noise from Jackson Highway, the tall trees and forest setting still create a peaceful atmosphere. Overall, this is a lovely campground if you're looking for a forest stay with trails to explore, just keep in mind it's not a silent wilderness escape due to nearby traffic.

August 21, 2025…read more Great Washington State Campground. Very lush and green with lots of Doulas Fir, western hemlock trees, and ferns. There are full hook up and dry camping sites. The full hook up sites are pretty sparse near the main road and there's not a whole lot of greenery. The non-hook up sites are spacious and have picnic tables and fire rings. You can reserve your site online ahead of time.

Great campground that is close to the Visitor Center. Clean bathrooms, nice playground, plenty of…read moreshade, trees to hang hammocks, trails for walking, nice large campsites. Our only complaint was that the sites near the road are very very noisy. We assumed the traffic would cease at a certain point but it seemed like it was pretty steady all night long.

Great campground, should bring cash (small bills) not much for change back for firewood. Love the…read morepark.

What a wonderful under the radar waterfall this is...Beaver Falls!…read more Located 6 miles east of Clatskanie, Oregon, this area near the Columbia River is beautiful. Let's get straight to the heart of what Beaver Falls is all about... If you plug "Beaver Falls Trailhead" into Google Maps, you'll have no problem finding it. Then just park along the side of Highway 30 and hike 1/3rd of a mile through the forest to the base of the falls. It's that easy. When I visited on a Thursday in early afternoon of July, there was hardly anyone around which was good for taking quality photos. Best of all, you can swim in the waters. So definitely bring a bathing suit, towel and a pair of water shoes so the rocks won't hurt your feet while entering the pool beneath Beaver Falls. The water is cold but once you jump in and get comfortable, it's a terrific setting. There's also a long rope where you can swing across and splash down below. It's great for kids (and adults too, lol) to have playful times. For me, I was content soaking in the pool and appreciating the surroundings. More info... - It's free to visit. - Cell phone reception works fine. - You can walk underneath the falls! This is a Must-Do. You can capture some amazing moments standing beside Beaver Falls. It's not hard or dangerous and offers a unique perspective. - Beaver Falls is just one of many outstanding waterfalls situated around Oregon and especially near the Columbia River. There's also Lower Lewis River Falls, Panther Creek Falls and Spirit Falls, to name a few. - You can spend a few hours hanging out or as little as 30 - 40 minutes. It depends on your time horizon. But overall, it's really pleasant to be here that I'd suggest bringing snacks, lunch and maybe having a picnic. This Beaver Falls is absolutely so much fun to hang out at. When you can swim in the waters, swing from a rope and even walk underneath the falls, It makes for a worthwhile summer visit.

I have plans to climb Ranier 7/2026, but I've never had exposure to snow trekking. My friend…read moregraciously offered to give me a 101 crash course on MSH. Of course, I took the opportunity and flew to Portland and drove out to MSH. The day was perfect and the hike was incredible. I learned so many new skills. MSH is just beautiful and we caught the sunrise on a clear day. Get your parking before hand. I grabbed mine at REI in Portland. Please come and create your own adventure.

Mount Saint Helens is a must see. The beauty and history is unmatched. It's a great place to…read morespend the day.

Nice little park right off the 12. Perfect for a brief stop on our way home from Mount Rainier, we…read morepulled off for a quick leg-stretcher. Limited pull-through parking, Discovery Pass required. The park has a toilet, a handful of picnic tables, a pavilion, and a very short, natural loop trail through lovely trees. Little bit of trash unfortunately shoved into a picnic table grill...but otherwise very clean. The trail is flat, winding, narrow, and natural.

This is such a great park for its size. They recently…read morecleared the trail and it looks and feels better. The spring flowers are in bloom,. The ferns have filled the the forest ground once again. A great place for a short trail walk. I walk my dog there nearly everyday.

Hidden gem in Longview. The pdx Japanese garden costs to go into and then they have strict rules…read morelike no photography. This park is free and Theres no ridiculous rules to deal with. Such a gorgeous park. Highly recommended for those looking for an eastern look.

I was really disappointed in our visit to the Japanese Gardens at lake Sacagawea Park. We travel…read morewith our dog and one of the things I usually look for when exploring a new town is a nice local park where we can bring her along. I'd seen information online suggesting that this location was dog friendly, so I thought this would be an easy stop for us and routed us slightly out of our way to come here. Unfortunately that was not our experience. When we arrived, we discovered that dogs are not allowed in the Japanese Garden area and there were also signs throughout the park indicating that dogs are prohibited in many areas. It seems like they allow leashed dogs in parts of the park, but there are several restricted areas. So if you're traveling with a dog, I would recommend skipping this area entirely. It's not worth trying to decipher where it is and is not okay for you to be. Since we were already here we took turns checking out the gardens themselves and honestly they were pretty underwhelming. I don't know if we caught them at the wrong time of year, but there doesn't seem to be anything here that makes it worth the effort of a trip specifically to come in and see them. The park itself looked nice and people seemed to enjoy walking around the lake, but the gardens just weren't that impressive in my opinion. In hindsight, I really wish we had skipped this stop but if you don't have a dog or don't travel with one, you may enjoy this location.

One of the nicest parks in the area! Lots of options for a park (play, food, views, recreation,…read moreboating, lodging, etc.)! Loved having it be small while it was, but like all great things... everyone else finds them too! If you don't mind the wind a bit, it's a great place to spend the day at.

I'm quite surprised to be the first to review this beautiful and very well kept-up riverfront park…read more We stayed at McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge this past weekend, and Louis Rasmussen Day Park is adjacent to the Lodge. My husband and I were surprised by how much we liked this park. We were also surprised by how much this park has to offer. It has wide walking paths with beautiful waist-height light posts lining one of the paths for when it gets dark - very romantic! The river view is really nice. There are lots of trees, 2 covered areas with several picnic tables under each one, horseshoe-throwing sand pits, tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, several sandy river-front areas, and 2 beach-volleyball courts. Also within Louis Rasmussen Day Park is Ahle's Point Cabin, a small, gorgeous, wood-paneled restaurant/bar with 2 fireplaces (1 indoor & 1 outdoor), a patio overlooking the river which is a nice place from which to watch the sunset, and a variety of games to play if you're in a game-playing mood, from cribbage to chess. I'll review Ahle's Point Cabin (which is a part of McMenamin's) more extensively on its own separate listing, but for the purposes of this review, the cabin really adds a lot to this already impressive park. This park has 3 signs saying that: 1. Beachfront hours are from 5am - 9pm. 2. There is no camping or overnight staying at this park. 3. No alcohol is allowed in this park. The public bathrooms in this park are easily accessible - they're near the basketball courts and the tennis courts - and they're very clean, well-kept-up for outdoor bathrooms, and well-stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. To my surprise, I noticed a full walk-in shower at the back of the women's bathroom. However, the shower was out-of-order at the time of my visit. Do note that this park is a stone's throw away from a busy amtrak train track and close enough to I-5 to clearly read the exit signs on that freeway. However, don't let that deter you from visiting this lovely park. We saw couples, teenagers, families with small kids, 20-somethings, and elderly folks enjoying their time there yesterday. This is a delightful park for a stroll along the river, a chat seated on a park bench, watching a sunset from the Ahle's Cabin patio, a picnic, or a fun game of basketball, horseshoe-throwing, tennis, or beach volleyball.

Great park for kids, families, and disc golf players. There are 3 different play areas for kids of…read moredifferent ages and to spread out. The covered picnic tables are reservation only and have a double electrical outlet. We lucked out and no one had reserved it. There are some other uncovered picnic tables as well. Suggest bringing a table cloth.

The burger King play ground was closed so we found this park directly across the street. Two play…read moregrouns, one was closed. It has swings and a play ship. Three Nice baseball field. Covered picnic pavilions, bathrooms seasonal . Also next to river so keep an eye on the little ones .Not as good as the one at exit 76. But it looks like they are upgradind .