Everybody loves a good ghost story but few people dare to investigate ghost sightings themselves. However, for those curious here are some popular haunted locations for both Washington state residents and visitors. If visiting Washington state or currently residing there be sure to check out some of the most mysterious supernatural locations that will remind you of their long forgotten but not lost history. From old towns such as Ellensburg, rich in Native American and Euro-American tales, to the modern day military bases where the sounds of cadence and soldiers marching from previous wars can still be heard, Washington state is full of haunted locations. Old Town – Downtown Bellingham, Washington The city of Bellingham was first visited in 1792 by George Vancouver. Bellingham was home to an array of Native American tribes including the Coast Salish peoples of the Lummi tribes prior to the arrival of the first settlers in 1854. However, as Euro-American races began to migrate the city of Bellingham quickly transformed from a small settlement to a bustling seaport city. As the city transformed so did too the spirits that visit there. Some ghost sightings come from the Bayview Cemetery in which ghostly apparitions are often seen floating along the stone walls of the cemetery. Others come from the Mount Baker Theater which is rumored that the original owner still looks over the property to this day. As well as the current property owners. However, it is at The Mansion that some of the most chilling sightings are said to be seen. A man continuously pacing back and forth as a woman is heard screaming dying while birthing a newborn are just some of the spirits that still dwell there. Point Defiance Park – 5 Mile Drive. Tacoma, Washington Point Defiance Park, commonly called Five Mile Drive, in Tacoma, Washington was first established as a military reservation in the 1840’s during the Wilkes Expedition to the Puget Sound. Because of the locations high peaks and prominent cliffs the site was immediately considered an excellent spot for military operations. However, by 1888 President Grover Cleveland authorized the location to be used as a public park and since then the area has been rich in settlements and history. A well known haunting is that of ‘The Pagoda.’ Throughout the early 1920’s a young newlywed couple would come to the Pagoda and part ways every morning and meet again every evening. The wife towards Vashon Island via a small shuttle boat and the husband to work. One day as the husband awaited his wife the shuttle boat took on water and due to the periodical clothing the wife sunk to the bottom drowning. The husband, seeing the whole incident through an eyeglass, became distraught and committed suicide on the spot with a small pocket pistol. Another disturbing but well known sighting is that of a 14 year old girl on a bicycle down Five Mile Drive. In the 1980’s a young girl’s body was [...]

Washington State is home to some of the most beautiful campgrounds that provide more than enough activities for the entire family and the adventurous individual. From hiking to kayaking specific campgrounds throughout Washington State offer it all. Drive a recreational vehicle to the family-friendly campgrounds near Mt. Rainier and take in the breathtaking scenery that can only be enjoyed to the fullest in person or hike through the trails within the Olympic Mountains and discover some of the primitive campgrounds to build a fire and sleep beneath the stars. It is in Washington State, the evergreen state, that nature can be truly appreciated while outdoors camping. Middle Waddel Campground – Olympia, Washington Middle Waddel Campground located in Olympia, Washington is one of the most popular camping sites to experience when visiting the capital of Washington. This is because Middle Waddel Campground is a family friendly campground while still providing many outdoor activities for the adventurous individual. Middle Waddel Campground is excellent for those who would like to ride trails designed for dirt bikes and ATVs. As well as the entire family can enjoy other outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and even shooting. The Middle Waddel Campground has special designated camping locations for groups that would like to experience both camping by tent and recreational vehicle. Each camping designation is located closely to the hikes and trails that are accessible by foot, dirt bike, or ATV. Located just a short car ride down the road from the campgrounds is the shooting range where families can bring their rifles and pistols to enjoy sport shooting. A little further in the same direction of the shooting range families and individuals can find the entrances to Cedar Creek where paddlers of all types can experience the category II whitewater with their canoes, kayaks, or rafts. Margaret McKenny Campground – Olympia, Washington Margaret McKenny Campground is located in Olympia Washington and is a very large campground with a stream nearby. The Margaret McKenny Campground is family friendly and even has roughly 1,900 feet of handicapped accessible barrier-free paved trails so that no family member is left behind during this camping trip. Other activities that can be enjoyed at the Margaret McKenny Campground include; horseback riding, rafting, fishing, golfing, and of course hiking. The Margaret McKenny Campground offers over 100 miles of hikes and trails throughout the Olympic Capitol Forest including overnight camping spots. The campgrounds are open to campfires and picnic tables can be found at some of the larger campsites. Handicap toilets are also accessible and placed conveniently close by the campsites. Recreational Vehicles are open to some of the first campsites located within the campground however; traveling further inward may be somewhat difficult as access to vehicles becomes restricted due to more primitive style campsites. White River Campground – Mt. Rainier, Washington The White River Campground is an especially great campground for families visiting Mt. Rainier during the summer time specifically for the Sunrise area hiking trails. [...]