Twin Harbors State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twin Harbors State Park |
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![]() Twin Harbors State Park, October 2007
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Location | Grays Harbor, Washington, United States |
Area | 225 acres (91 ha) |
Elevation | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
Established | 1937 |
Operator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
Website | Twin Harbors State Park |
Twin Harbors State Park is a cool place to visit in Washington. It's a big park, about 225 acres, right on the Pacific Ocean. You can find it a couple of miles south of a town called Westport in Grays Harbor County.
Discover Twin Harbors State Park!
This state park is a public area where everyone can have fun. It's a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. The park offers many activities for families and friends.
What Can You Do at the Park?
There are lots of exciting things to do at Twin Harbors State Park.
- You can go camping and spend the night under the stars.
- If you like seafood, you can try fishing or clamming on the beach.
- Beachcombing is popular here. You can look for cool shells and treasures washed up by the ocean.
- There's also a special half-mile trail through a pine forest. This trail helps you learn about nature.
A Bit of Park History
Did you know this park has an interesting past?
- Long ago, this area was used by the U.S. Army. It was a place where soldiers trained.
- The state of Washington started buying the land for the park in 1937.
- Since then, it has become a wonderful place for people to relax and explore.
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