National parks in Washington

Washington's National Park Service units offer varied landscapes. North Cascades, Mount Rainier, and Olympic anchor three distinct corners of the state. They cover terrain from glaciated alpine wilderness to temperate rainforest to rugged Pacific coastline. Beyond these three, the collection extends east. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area stretches along a large reservoir. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island preserves working farmland and coastal prairie. Smaller units include Fishtrap Recreation Area and Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, which provide solitude. Stargazing conditions are consistently good across these units. This indicates the amount of dark sky still present in Washington. Hikers and campers will find suitable areas almost everywhere. The state particularly benefits those who plan to visit both the wet western and open eastern regions.