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