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This Weekend: A new park in Washington State
Posted by: JD Rinne, Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008, 11:09 AM

The cabins at Cama Beach State Park
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The cabins at Cama Beach State Park (Courtesy Cama Beach State Park)
Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island, about a 90-minute drive from Seattle, will open this Saturday. The 433-acre area is the first state park in Washington in more than a decade. The entire project took 18 years and $35 million; the land was once used for logging and was a fishing resort for about 50 years. In addition to typical activities—picnicking, hiking, and fishing— the newest attraction the park is offering is overnight accommodations in 31 restored cabins along the waterfront. The experience is straight out of 1930s, at the height of the resort's popularity. Think small, quaint porches, rocking chairs, and handmade quilts.

The park opening has caused such a stir that the cabins are booked through October.

The opening will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 21, and is free to the public. The park is located at 1880 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island. For information or reservations, call 360/387-1550.

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