Dash Over to Dash Point State Park

Washington State Parks are for all kinds of creative activities. Here are painters on the beach at Dash Point State Park capturing the moment.

The Puget Sound from Dash Point Beach. Great for picnics, or lounging, or playing.

Here's to hitting the incredibly beautiful maze of trails that criss cross and  meander throughout the park. If I'd been faster with my camera, you would have seen the inquisitive white bunny on this trail. This is not the bunny from Alice in Wonderland. He paused on the trail for a few minutes as we looked at each other. When I finally remembered my camera, he did a quick escape to avoid the jogger he suddenly heard coming from the other direction.

Here's the pretty little stream that ripples alongside you on so many parts of the trails.



The scene lures you into the forest.

Beauty at your fingertips.


On my Centennial year resolution, I chose to dash over to Dash Point State Park after work on the Friday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend, to kick off my 3-day. What a lucky choice! This park is awesome and it's located so close to neighborhoods south of Seattle, I think those residents are incredibly blessed.  They know it too, using the trails for jogging and leisurely walking, and lots of fun activities.

The trails criss cross in an endearing maze, with high hedges and embracing forest. The trails are so well maintained, walking is a pleasure. You really feel like you're far away in the wilderness, but actually civilization is just an amazing few miles away. What a delightful way to get away from it all, right by the Emerald City.
 

This was 5 State Parks in 5 months!