We have not yet decided where this camping trip is going to occur, so I outlined so
me choices, with pros, cons, and helpful photographs. Make a case for your favorite in the comments.
Site 1: Deception Pass
Pros:
- Semi-close to Bellingham
- Lake AND the ocean accessible
- Free geology lecture, by me
Cons:
- Most of us have probably been there several times
- Nicole looks like this when she camps at Deception Pass
Site 2: Lake Wenatchee State Park
Pros:
- Near Leavenworth, aka near Bavarian fun and wine tasting
- On a lake, so that means we could possibly end up On a Boat, with T-
Pain
- The A&E network named Leavenworth the #1 Holiday Town in America
Cons:
- 3-ish hours from Bellingham
- Holiday themed towns might 'creep out' Jodi
Site 3: North Cascades
Pros:
- There is a river that you can throw rocks in. It's really fun.
- There is a crick to chill your beer, for Crick Beer.
- It's a National Park
Cons:
- Small campground.
- Close to the highway.
- Bethany Jean has trouble sitting in the camping chair.
Site 4: Larabee
Pros:
- Close to Bellingham for easy commuting
- Fellow campers are easily intimidated into leaving by Wizard Staffs.
- Tide pools
- Kelly may fall into the muck again, that was pretty hilarious.
Cons:
- Been there, done that
- Courtney is really, really scared of the Sheriff
Site 5: San Juan Island
Pros:
- Bethany Jean will be there, saving the wildlife
- Possible whale sightings.
Cons:
- Ghetto Pig has an irrational fear of islands
- Limited camping sites
Site 6: Forks
Pros:
- Site of the greatest work in the history of Literature.
- Interesting local wildlife (spotted owls, werewolves, vampires, salmon)
- Possibility of finding True, Eternal, Undying Love
Cons:
- Kind of far away
- Twilight fans
