Ocean City State Park, Washington

Whip out the binoculars and put on your snazziest canvas vest, because birdwatching is in at Ocean City State Park. All kinds of migratory birds can be seen flocking to the park’s abundant water sources. But don’t worry, if birds aren’t really your thing there are still plenty of things to keep you entertained. The Pacific coast provides excellent beachcombing and sand dunes are just plain fun to run around on. You won’t have a hard time finding a place to camp here, should you wish to stay for more than a day trip. Nobody would blame you wanting to stay a while in a place this pretty. Just be careful if you’re hanging around the ocean, because the rip currents can be particularly strong and the water temps are far cry from your bathtub. See you in Ocean City.