CaPe DiSaPpOiNtMeNt
An aDvEnTuRe oF hIkInG aNd hIsToRy
The perfect local park to
explore by trail or shore
BY MALIA RIGGS
With 8 miles of trails that lead
through forests and ocean vistas, plus
beautiful spots for camping, Cape Dis-
appointment State Park is anything but
a disappointment. Get immersed in the
park’s countless activities and centuries
of history. This park has something for
visitors of all ages to enjoy.
The 2,023 acre state park, located
on Washington’s Long Beach Pen-
insula, overlooks the mouth of the
Columbia River. Here, visitors will fi nd
lighthouses, freshwater lakes, saltwa-
ter marshes and over 8 miles of trails,
almost all of which are paved and
bike-friendly.
Cape Disappointment State Park
Admission to this Washington state park requires a $10 day use fee or annual Discover
Pass, which can be purchased at various parks and businesses around the state for $30.
There is also a $5 entrance fee for the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
The park is open year-round from 6:30 a.m. until dusk.
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Looking toward the Long Beach Peninsula from the Bells
View Overlook Trail at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Lissa Brewer
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