Lake Easton State Park
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Lake Easton State Park in Kittitas County, Washington is a camping
park in the Washington State Park System
. It consists of 516 acres (208.8 ha) in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range
with 24000 feet (7,315.2 m) of freshwater shoreline on Lake Easton
. Available activities include hiking
, mountain biking
, boating
, fishing
, swimming, interpretive activities, wildlife viewing, and horseshoes
.
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
park in the Washington State Park System
Washington State Park System
The Washington State Park System is a set of state parks owned by the state government of Washington, USA. They are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. As of 2011, the parks are primarily funded through the state's general fund, augmented by usage fees...
. It consists of 516 acres (208.8 ha) in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-volcanic mountains, such as the North Cascades, and the notable volcanoes known as the High Cascades...
with 24000 feet (7,315.2 m) of freshwater shoreline on Lake Easton
Lake Easton
Lake Easton is a lake and reservoir along the course of the Kachess River in Washington state, USA. The Kachess River flows into the lake from the north, and out from the south. Lake Easton is located south of I-90 and North West of Easton, Washington and is the primary attraction of Lake Easton...
. Available activities include hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
, boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
, fishing
Recreational fishing
Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition. It can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is fishing for profit, or subsistence fishing, which is fishing for survival....
, swimming, interpretive activities, wildlife viewing, and horseshoes
Horseshoes
Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two people using four horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a sandbox area. The game is played by the players alternating turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground, which are traditionally placed 40 feet apart...
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