Arriving at Heritage Park in Stanwood around 9:29 a.m. this morning, Wednesday 24 May 2023, one…read morevehicle was pulling out of the parking lot and other than that my silver 2010 Toyota Corolla that I named Lepton was the only vehicle in the parking lot. City workers were in their office (at work on the road) and the road was closed past the park. Driving all the way up to the road closed sign, I saw the turn-in for the parking lot and was relieved the entrance was not in the section of the road that was closed. The park has a variety of offerings including numerous soccer fields, two large baseball fields, pickleball courts abutting a fenced-in grassy sitting area equipped with benches, a skate park, a playground, a restroom building by a flagpole, porta-pottis scattered throughout the park, and two horseshoe pits. I had not thrown a horseshoe in 15 to 20 years (I am approximately 30 years old as of writing this on 24 May 2023). So, knowing I was bigger and stronger than the last time I threw one, I picked up a horseshoe and threw it better than I ever did when I was growing up. Fun to see the decade-plus rest served my horseshoe-throwing skills well. A swallow soared past me and Lepton in the parking lot and European starlings were hard at work foraging in the grass of one of the baseball fields. A worker was mowing the grass past one of the baseball fields. It was an overall serene exploring experience.

Good for beginners but when the ramps get wet they take FOREVER to dry. And they are super slippery…read morewhen wet.

I adventured to the Skagit Wildlife Area this morning, Thursday the 16th of July 2020, with my mom…read morefor some mother and daughter adventure time. The area is run/managed by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and there are a number of different units to explore. We took a right at the fork in the road past the main entrance and parked in the parking lot by the restrooms, information boards, covered area, and office. Venturing off on foot after parking the car, we took the trail in the no hunting zone. A short ways past the trailhead the trail forks into two trails, both trails are out-and-back trails. Today we decided to walk both trails. We were fortunate to have overcast weather that partially guarded us from the sun's rays. On a sunny summer day I could see roasting while walking on this pathway. So make sure to cover up, what we did, and/or wear sunscreen. The bullfrogs were croaking, birds chirping and singing, and woodpeckers pecking all throughout the few hours we spent here. The trails we walked took us past streams, mudflats, estuaries, bird nests, and Olympic Mountain view points. The herons and eagles enjoyed soaring overhead and when we passed an eagle's nest the young ones were just coming out and looking around. A place to take one's time and move a little slow or walk and stop frequently just to see what wildlife crosses one's path. We encountered a couple of covered shelters with seating for those who want to sit and observe the surroundings. Wild flowers also abound in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Berries drew the appetite of birds and were eagerly consumed. No negatives about the Skagit Wildlife Area for me. A great place to come if you are craving nature and especially an abundance of wildlife and/or wild flowers to walk amongst or observe. Not very busy during our time here, we arrived and departed before noon. Also great morning light for taking photos.

We had a beautiful time driving 70 minutes to get here, but sadly, the trail going down towards the…read morewater was closed and we had no advanced notice so the only thing really open was the coffee shop which we didn't bother going in. It was really a waste of my time it's a lovely location. If only we got to view it there was no for warning on any social media or websites that the trails were closed so that was unfortunate. Probably will not return back there since they don't communicate with the public well wind trails are closed.

Haven't quite explored the trails but we like the beach area. Lots of Driftwood and rocks, shells…read moreto look at and collect. Great for kids.

It's Open! We moved to Snohomish County in the Fall of 2022 and they closed the park for…read morerenovations summer 2023. It's mostly open again. Day use parking is $10 now, not $5. Pretty beach. Wear water shoes.

Our favorite spot to unwind and let the kids play in the water. Picnic tables are close to the…read moreparking lot and the water and there are bathroom close to the picnic shelters.

This lovely little playground at the north end of camano island is a complete child magnet. Great…read morepicnic area, wooden, well-maintained equipment, and mostly enclosed for easy monitoring of busy kids without having to worry about surrounding busy roads. Close proximity to coffee shops and a few food options. We will definitely plan time here when we are next in the area.

Cute playground. Well equipped with swings, 2 slides, 3 sets of monkey bars, a table painted for…read morecheckers or chess, a log roll toy, a suspension bridge, climbing wall and special area just for the wee ones. This park is ideal for littles or really any child with a risk for elopement because it's fully fenced but my tweens had fun here last weekend. There's a covered area at the entrance with multiple tables. Lots and lots of art all around.

Nice area but to was chilly so we didn't stay long. Lots of parking and the Olympics Mountain Range…read morewas beautiful .

Two campgrounds, boat launch, plenty of parking, miles of trails and beach strolling, vintage…read morepicnic area, toy boat building on spring and summer Saturdays, eagle nest views, amphitheater programs, RV sewage station, friendly rangers and staff, helpful volunteers, all on Saratoga Passage where yachts, tugboats, sailboats provide a relaxing scene at sunset.

My experiences with Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center have been in relation to the Christmas…read morelights (held near the conference center) and spectating the end-of-camp horse shows through Warm Beach Christian Camp. The Christmas lights I enjoyed for their variety and the size of layout. It could take a few hours to amble through everything without dragging on. The horse shows were fun to watch. Different performers were introduced along with their horse and would run/execute a particular program to display the skills they had learned in the duration of the camp. Seating for us spectators was along the side, making it possible to watch the horse and rider throughout their performance.

I've been coming here for several years with a big group of students. We rent the entire camp,…read morewhich is absolutely beautiful (especially if the rain isn't pouring). The people who work here are absolute gems. They are so easy to work with and go out of their way to make sure that things are going the way it should for whatever your group is doing.

Gissberg Twin Lakes used to have many trees on the outside border of the North Lake. It also used…read moreto have a thick border of trees on the far west end which gave the illusion of a whole forest behind the two lakes. This westerly view was wonderful on a clear day with a setting sun. Eagles used to perch on the west-side trees and on the north-side trees looking for fish in the lakes or acting as sentries. Now, all of those two tree groves are greatly diminished. What is causing this? LOW INCOME HOUSE COMPLEXES, now being the priority of Snohomish County, have been built around the north end, and the housing is expanding. Also expanding is a road which will be an extension of 27th Avenue Northeast in the Marysville Lakewood Neighborhood, which will require tearing down many more trees.

This is a perfect place for a stroll and pretty pictures. However, would reccomend smth for kids…read morelike small park.