Camano Island State Park. Credit: daveynin/Flickr CC
Camano Island
If you live in Snohomish or Skagit counties, Camano Island State Park is an easy trip. Visit for a day or rent a cabin (or go camping) for an overnight getaway. Hike on forest loop trails, enjoy birding along the shoreline or search for shells along rocky beaches. Love being on a boat? Camano is also great for crabbing and saltwater fishing.
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