By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
From FamilyTravel.com
Pick up a copy of National Geographic’s 100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas (2023) to inspire your next adventure. The guide offers routes for every experience level, suggestions for off-trail activities and convenient places to stay. Here are five destinations to consider:
San Juan Islands, Washington
Venture to the picturesque islands you’ll find between Puget Sound and Vancouver Island for a landscape that offers adventures for every appetite. From easy rambles to challenging routes, there is much to discover on San Juan and Orcas islands. For example, Bell Point Trail, on San Juan Island, loops within 2 miles, meandering through woods and along the edge of Garrison Bay. Extend the hike along a short spur trail and enjoy a sea-to-table lunch at Wescott Bay Seafood Company, located just outside the National Historic Park boundary. Consider a stay at Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes where cabins, lodge rooms, yurts and RV hookups offer choices at various price points….