Belfair STate Park

This is a relatively small State Park, but one of our
favorites. At first glance, you might simply see the
campsites and playground. You need to go off the
beaten path to discover its beauty. Bring your wood
(or buy from the mini-mart), marshmallows and sticks
to roast in the waterfront firepit. Or take a walk down
the south side and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Let the kids discover the giant felled tree trunk that
doubles as a slide. Skip rocks. Sit on the logs and
soak in the silence. Or walk northward to what our son
has dubbed "Bird Island." It's actually a sandbar of sorts,
but a big adventure for a 9 year old.

We skip the waterhole out of bacterial concern, but love to wade up the salmon stream, hidden underneath a canopy of trees. The water is COLD, and very refreshing on a hot summer day. Keep your eye out for the rope swing and the log "bridge." Dogs are supposed to be kept on a leash, and unfortunately it appears that they're now enforcing this (due to a very grouchy old man with a pitbull who visits regularly and WILL complain if yours is not on one).