- Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park History (parks.wa.gov)
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park preserves a swath of semi-arid shrub-steppe in central Washington that hides a secret. Buried within the gravelly and sandy soils of the park’s landscape are remnants of an ancient forest, turned to stone by a fortunate convergence of geologic events.
shoreline near boat launch
Washington Trails Association
- Langus Riverfront Park (wta.org)
Just across the Snohomish River from the city of Everett sits a small park with two loop hike options on three miles of paved trail.