If you're driving the 40 mph speed limit along Vashon Highway, you'll probably miss it…read more Heading north, it's on your right after passing SW 266th Lane. Heading south, it's on your left after passing SW Wesleyan Way. There is a miniature turnout with a couple parking spaces. The actual park is only 0.9 acres and most likely was a viewpoint back in the day before the trees became overgrown. Through the trees, you would have a spectacular view of Quartermaster Harbor. Other than a large rock with the history of Vashon Island engraved on it, and a round, stone picnic table, there's not much else to be seen... If you're not shy, it's a great place to secretly empty your bladder :X.

How small town cheesy is a place called Inspiration Point? Like some 50's makeout scene. Wait, it…read morewas. So during the day the view of Quartermaster Harbor and Maury Island and Mt. Rainier is great and LOTS of photos have been taken here over the years. During the night... well, what do you think happens in a small pullout without any streetlights or much for kids to do on a sleepy island? It is small, but you'll never find more than a few cars anyway. Just follow the main highway past Burton, past the water and up the long, winding hill. You'll know the hill. Trust me. You'll see the place. It's like Kerry Park in the country.

Nicely located on the way to Mt. Rainier. Sensor based lights and hand sanitizer dispenser instead…read moreof a sink, which has it's positives. There's a grocery store, "pizza Express" and a bar next to it. It was also relatively clean.

Elbe, WA population: 29…read more En route to Mt Rainier from Seattle, you may pass through Elbe and see the brightly colored re-purposed trains of the Hobo Inn, Pizza Express and the Mount Rainier Railroad Dining Company. On the opposite side of the street you'll find a supply shop, gas station and this charming little rest area. You won't be able to use the restroom at the gas station, even if you fill your tank there. The friendly gentleman inside seems familiar with the plight of travelers passing through. He will quickly and politely direct you to a short, well-worn dirt pathway through the grass leading to this rest stop. He's done this before. Glance across the street to the red and green train cars and you'll see a sign warning that the restrooms are for paying customers only. Meanwhile, nature is still calling. Good for you if you have offline restroom maps of the area. However, forget an online restroom search since you probably won't have access to a signal for several miles in the opposite direction. Not only are cell phone signals limited and/or non-existent, but, so is running water and a septic system. Remember, the population here was 29 as of the 2010 census and that tiny number doesn't do much for building a local infrastructure. Minimal infrastructure here means that this state rest stop is more like a luxury porta-potty. No flushing toilets but you'll find seat doilies and stalls so spacious that you couldn't bump your head on the door while squatting if you tried. There's also toilet paper which is arguably superior to looking for a mullein leaf in the woods. No running water means no sink. You will find a pair of decent sized mirrors in this restroom but a single Purell hand sanitizer attached to the stark white walls. Two mirrors, one hand sanitizer? Personally, I would prefer to see multiple hand sanitizers or at least a backup rather than multiple mirrors. Thankfully, the hand sanitizer was full. There is also a baby changing station and when was the last time you saw one of those in a porta-potty? This little rest stop is one of the few options before the last small base camp town just outside the Mt Rainier park entrance. It's probably just as creepy as any other remote rest area at night so be sure to use the buddy system. Overall, it is clean, includes an information kiosk, and a picnic area out front. This rest stop is super clean compared to some rest stops with flush toilets and running water. If nature calls when you're passing through the little town of Elbe, you'll be relieved to find the Elbe Rest Stop and some upscale cowgirl toilet paper.

This is a kind of bizarre rest area since the washroom stalls do not have any locking mechanism…read more Instead, the doors stay closed with magnets or something similar, but has the downside of opening with very little force. There's no way to indicate if someone is inside. Maybe this is to help with people experiencing medical conditions? Otherwise it's a utilitarian rest stop, nothing too unique or amazing. There's a row of travel guides free for the taking, grassy areas, picnic tables, and a pet relief area.

It's a pretty dilapidated rest area. Doors didn't have locks, paint was chipping all over, graffiti…read moreinside, barely any soap to wash hands...

Oh, poo. First stop…read moreon the road trip to California. Left on schedule, making great time down Highway 5, I'm gonna hit Grants Pass before 6 pm!! Woo hoo!! Ferghal and Lola are zonked out and I hate to stop but I *gotta go*. As I make my way to the right side of the highway, the pups perk up and breathe their doggie breath down my neck . Much meefing and wild tail wagging. Pups loves them a road trip --- because that means Rest Areas!! They are dogs --- they are easily pleased. First order of business --- figuring out where the hell I am. I drove past Chehalis, but the rest stop sign *says* Chelhalis. I know that's wrong, but deep down I wonder if maybe I'm driving on some sorta road to hell and I've been unknowlingly driving in the Chehalis vortex --- because if there is such a thing --- it's not in middle of the ocean near Bermuda, No, no, no , it's here. In Chehalis. The place people dream of leaving. I could hardly stand staying long enough to pee. Which brings me to the second order of business: Clean bathrooms (but no toilet seat covers --- that just makes me cranky), free coffee, stale store bought cookies (some road stops have ladies who make cookies, this rest stop was staffed by a couple of retired truckers who found the cookies behind the seat in the rig). Now for the third order of business: c'mon pups... do your bidniss! Holy crap! I mean literally... Holy. Crap. There is dog poop everywhere. Ooooooh geeeeeez. I guess those "pick up after your pooch please" signs you see some places really help --- and if you're not gonna have toilet seat covers --- how 'bout some POOP BAGS!? YES I AM YELLING HERE. It coulda been a nice rest stop too --- couple of tables under the trees. Nice wide paths to walk around. It could have been so nice but for well, the poo. Hey! Look - they have WiFi!! Nevermind. Registration won't work --- I don't think I like this rest stop, they don't even have vending machines. Time to toutle on down the highway.

The rest stop is It's great for a quick stop to use bathroom. But when I walked in, I saw the floor…read morebeing destroyed. And I saw signs saying you can only be there for 30 minutes. The snow makes it unreadable of any signs. So how am I supposed to know if I could stay overnight? So I called multiple stores in the area, and they all said "I don't know Ask the owner" no one's theres To see if I can. So this is more of a bathroom stop than a rest stop. Edit, I just asked a staff member who showed up supernice lady. She was surprised that someone walked up to my window and told me. As a illegal to slrep for overnight, she says it's fine we care about your rest. She's super nice. 3 Months ago

Located off the interstate in this small community and on SR-906 opposite a condo development and a…read moregreat brewery, there are clear NO OVERNIGHT PARKING signs here. This might be a spot for a quick rest but you're not parking overnight here and that's a serious PITA. I'm not sure why Washington doesn't want to let people get proper sleep before trying to drive through the pass. There are no other rest areas west of here and the nearest east of here is 30 miles away in Cle Elum. [Review 20852 overall - 109 in Washington - 1836 of 2023.]

What a beautiful place to visit. The area is gorgeous. One of the last forested areas in Seattle…read moreright next to Lake Washington. With views of Mount Rainier, glimpses of eagles, owls, shore birds and local wildlife it is a get away right in Seattle! The Audubon Society has a center where you can learn about local birds and their habitat, go on guided hikes and explore their gift shop which has all kinds of cool items to take home as a souvenir of a great day spent there. I highly recommend a visit.

This is a great facility that the National Audubon Society has partnered with the City of Seattle…read morewith, in providing a space for those to learn more about the work of the Audubon Center and its mission to protect birds. While at Seward Park we decided to visit this Center. It's a welcoming space and open to the public. When we walked in we were greeted by an employee who mentioned that we could walk through the building, and recommended for us to check out the library. In the community room, there was a class being taught on emergency procedures for the wilderness. Very cool they offer classes and events here! The building is a mix of public and private space, so for the public areas, it's easy to go through it within an hour or so. The other rooms that are closed off are used for private offices and such. But I would encourage you to check out the library, which is the largest public room in the center. You can tell the space for the library was the sitting room for when the building's original use of when The Redfield Family lived upstairs. The bottom portion of the building was used as a concession stand back in the day. But the library now invites guests to check out the different books on wildlife, birds, conservation, travel, and anything else having to do with the great outdoors. Glad to have visited this historical building and learned about the Audubon Center's work. I would also suggest taking children here, as there were plenty of books for kids in the library, as well as taxidermy of birds that may be intriguing to them. The gift shop is mostly items suitable for children, too.

this used to be a clean simple rest stop. over the last year it has become dirty and disgusting…read more what changed?

A volunteer displayed a hosts a of cookies on a tray. Behind her are styrofoam cups and coffee…read morefor visitors. They ask for donations and I was more than happy to chip in a a few bucks. The coffee tastes a bit like the kind of coffee you you get around eight thirty in the evening in a convenience store. I didn't want Starbucks quality, I just wanted a boost of caffeine. No way would I take off a star for the coffee. After tasting the raisin oatmeal cookie I knew it was time to do a review. I have not had this kind of cookie in thirty years and vow to make my son these kind of cookies. The kind Grandmothers make. The restrooms are clean and well stocked which is fabulous change from the cold water and no soap at the campground.

Kayla was very welcoming she made me feel at home & accommodated all our needs. She is the best…read moremanager I have came across in Washington state

Hotel charged my card $100 for a deposit upon checking in. When I checked out, they assured me my…read moredeposit was refunded. It was, but then the hotel charged the $100 to my card again.