Adventurers who prefer to share camping with their pets can now do so in more places in Oregon. More state park cabins and yurts will be made pet-friendly, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The department is already accepting reservations starting in January 2012.

In 2012 pet owners can reserve banks lake cabins and yurts at 21 state parks, 10 percent of the system. Currently, only three percent of the system allows cats and dogs. There are some limitations; a $10 fee is applied per pet and you can have no more than two pets (cats and dogs only). Can’t get a reservation? You can still camp the traditional way with Eureka tents, a portable stove, and sturdy sleeping bags.

There’s nothing that reminds me of summer more than that distinctive campfire smell. Every summer, my family and I would travel to the Oregon coast where we would pitch a tent and start unloading our camping chairs and camping grills. Everyone would sit around the warm fire while we cooked hamburgers and hotdogs over the fire. I’d had barbequed food from the backyard, but it always tasted so much better coming straight from the fire pit. They were just store bought, generic hotdogs, but I swear I’d never tasted anything so great in all my life.

As I grew up, I started to try and get out of these Washington camping trips. After all, I was a teenager. Who wants to be seen with their parents when they’re a teenager? But secretly I really missed those summer cookouts, and I made sure when I had children of my own to reinstate the tradition. Now that my children are starting to grow older, I hear them grumbling about having to spend time with the family in a boring tent. I don’t get mad. I only smile, because I remember saying the exact same thing when I was their age!

Adventurers who prefer to share camping with their pets can now do so in more places in Eastern Washington. More state park cabins and yurts will be made pet-friendly, according to the Eastern Washington Parks and Recreation Department. The department is already accepting reservations starting in January 2012.

In 2012 pet owners can reserve Eastern Washington cabins and yurts at 21 state parks, 10 percent of the system. Currently, only three percent of the system allows cats and dogs. There are some limitations; a $10 fee is applied per pet and you can have no more than two pets (cats and dogs only). Can’t get a reservation? You can still camp the traditional way with Eureka tents, a portable stove, and sturdy sleeping bags.

Eastern Washington is a beautiful place to vacation. Whether you are a born and raised in Washington or just want a place to vacation, Eastern Washington is amazing. People love to go camping by the lake. There is nothing more beautiful then to look on the water when the sun goes down.

A great place to go on vacation in Eastern Washington is by the . There are a lot of Grand Coulee cabins that you can choose to stay at. You are close to a boating dock as well as hiking trails. There is something for everyone to do.

There are a lot of different water sports that are out there to choose from. Skidoos are a lot of fun to ride. I also enjoy tubing. I have never tried water skiing, but it seems like a fun time as well.

Banks Lakes watersports is a good time. Banks Lake is a beautiful area to vacation. If you enjoy any type of water sports then this a great place to vacation. The air is clean and the lake is beautiful. Playing in the water is the best time that you can have while on vacation.

Eastern Washington is the go to place for vacations in the summer. It is about a three hour drive and the scenery is beautiful. Due to the fact that Eastern Washington is popular for vacation spots you will want to make sure that book your spot early.

Sunbanks villas are a great vacation spot. The villas are a great place for families and even just with a group of friends. Villas can fit up to six people in them. It gives you the feeling of being at home, but on vacation. It’s a great feeling.

I enjoy camping. I am not a fan of sleeping outside in a tent, but I do enjoy the outdoors. My husband is aware of this fact, so few years ago he bought an RV. That was one of the smartest things that he has done in our marriage history.

Camping in Washington has, by far, the most beautiful scenery around. Washington RV camping is a great experience for anyone to have. It gives the freedom just to pick up and go. All your supplies are already packed in your RV. You can just get up and go.

When we are blessed with the sun in the summer, Washingtonians love to go out in the water. Our main festival that we look forward to every year is Seafair. It’s the Northwest’s largest festival in Washington.

Washington watersports is a big pastime, especially when we get to actually see summer. The most popular sport that takes place at Seafair is the hydroplane races on Lake Washington. There are different events that you can take part in as well. Events are as follows, The Milk Carton Derby, the Seafair Triathlon, Fleet Week, and the Torchlight Parade. All of the events are fantastic.

Blues festivals have been around for many years. Debuting in 1973, the San Francisco Blues Festival is the longest running, blues festival in the United States. Blues festivals were created to educate the public about the history and music of  blues.

Here in Washington, we try to educate as well as entertain in the same way. The Sunbanks blues festival, is one of the most amazing festivals that you will attend. There are so many different types of bands that perform. The atmosphere is truly astonishing. It’s low key but still has just the amount of energy. The scenery is amazing. I highly recommend anyone to take part in this amazing event.

On my first trip to the Pacific Northwest years ago, my visit was contained to mostly the shoreline. The family and I spent the majority of time taking in the Seattle area before venturing to Port Townsend. We took a few stops along the way to photograph the scenery; it’s much greener in the Northwest than the part of the East coast where we lived.

This past summer, the family once again decided to take a trip to Washington. This time, we decided to rent a couple of cabins in central Washington. While there, we visited the Grand Coulee Dam, Steamboat Rock State Park, and a variety of other natural wonders. If you’re looking for an outdoor family getaway without having to schlep tents, I highly recommended booking central Washington cabins.