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Box Canyon Dam
Discover the Box Canyon Dam on the scenic Pend Oreille River in the northeast corner of Washington State. Camp, boat, fish, hike, and enjoy the outdoors.
Three Kayak Adventures in Washington
Get out on the water this summer and trying kayaking with one of these Kayak Adventures: the Tapteal Greenway on the lower Yakima River, tours from Tacoma, or the Mercer Slough near Seattle.
Grays Harbor Escape
Enjoy a peaceful weekend at the ocean in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Explore the Seabrook Resort, walk along the beach, mountain bike, surf, ride horses, kayak, and discover a rain forest.
Find a New Place to Camp on the Water: Five Washington State Campgrounds Run by Power Companies
Discover a new place to camp in Washington State at one of the campgrounds operated by power companies or utility districts to mitigate for their hydroelectric dams. If you want to boat, swim, fish, or just enjoy a lazy day by the river, these campgrounds are a perfect destination.
A Note from Recreate Responsibly
A note of Gratitude for the Recreation Community from “Recreate Responsibly”.
Mapping Fires & Closures
To help our community navigate the ongoing fire crisis, Northwest Portal by Washington Hometown updates our recreation maps and apps to show the information people need. This includes showing designated fire closure areas (boundaries) as well as closures of specific areas and facilities.
