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There are many things to do while visiting Seattle Washington that are either free or inexpensive. Many of the free things to do in and around Seattle are outdoor activities. Because of the incredible views and magnificent scenery in and around the area it makes perfect sense that several of these would be visiting the many state parks in the area.

Keep in mind that not all state parks are free to visit but below you will find information on some that are. If you are a lover of nature and the outdoors then this should really get your blood pumping. Remember to bring along all the fun equipment that makes the outdoors fun.

First of all there is Deception Pass State Park. This park has salt water, fresh water, camping, hiking, boating, spectacular views, and a few areas with playground equipment for the little ones. There are many activities available and appropriate for the island: hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, swimming, white water kayaking, diving, clamming, crabbing, bird watching, mountain biking, and simply viewing the wonderful scenery that nature provided.

Next, there is Fort Worden State Park. Fort Worden was originally used to guard the entry into Puget Sound. Fort Warden became a state park in 1955 and remains a popular park and convention center. Convention and camping facilities are opened on the park year round and there is plenty to do to keep guests busy, happy, and entertained. In addition to the traditional hiking, biking, diving, water skiing, swimming, boating, and animal watching, Fort Worden offers baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball facilities. If that isn’t enough there is also a museum and incredible views that simply invite the photographer within to come out and play.

Fort Flagler State Park Fort Flagler, like Fort Worden originally guarded the entryway into the Puget Sound. Also like Fort Worden, Fort Flagler became a state park in 1955. Fort Flagler still has some of the original military structures that tell the proud history of this island. It is also surrounded on three sides by salt water. While there are many similarities between Fort Worden and Fort Flagler, the latter is only open for campers for part of the year. Day visitors are allowed year round, however. It is the stunning view of the Sound and the surrounding mountains, however that makes this park so spectacular. I hope you have the chance to visit. Read the rest of this entry »

The northern island of Japan called Hokkaido. Its latitude at the place of the French Alps, and yet … There is much colder and more falls of snow. Is that Siberia and the cold currents are not far.

Upon arrival at the airport in Sapporo, capital city of Hokkaido, there is the sports cover of skiing or snowboarding on the shoulder, goretex jacket art, impeccably well-equipped. The departure is typically Japanese: the leaders of the groups with flags together individuals wishing to take a shuttle into dozens of stations. Maximum waiting time: 10 minutes. It’s just if the bus does not get you in the lobby of the airport. Before that all passengers are returned to the shuttle, the driver has already loaded all the luggage in the hold. An hour later, you forgot to name the country where you are: along the lakes, by penetrating thick forest, you are sure you are in Sweden.

Suddenly arises which seems to be a huge building, you just stand out because of snow falling in large flakes. We’re only 100 meters above sea level and yet it does not see a blade of grass as the ground is covered with a thick layer of white gold. This building is a hotel, the only one of the station, but what a hotel! Worthy buildings and gigantic kitsch of Las Vegas, it does not relieve one atmosphere. The home is of course impeccable and clean vast marble halls seems surreal. The rooms are very spacious suites and comfortable without being ostentatious luxury of a: perfect for a hotel resort. The quantity of services offered by the hotel is impressive: 10 restaurants to choose from, 2 rental equipment, a games room, a dozen diverse and varied shops, changing rooms giving direct access to runways, etc.