Ruston 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This is where you can cross from Ruston to Vashon Island (in the background)

This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

This 5-acre area was designed to showcase rhododendrons in a natural setting within this old-growth forest, featuring over 500 plants and 75 species of rhododendrons.

This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

Spanning 640 acres, this park provides a diverse range of activities, including trails for hiking, running, and biking through old-growth forests, as well as access to beaches, gardens, historic buildings, and a zoo. It serves as a great escape from the city, offering a little bit of everything.

The views from the bluff overlooking Gig Harbor are amazing from this area. This spot is a perfect place to stop, rest, have a picnic, or simply take in the beauty, with several benches and restroom facilities available here.

The ferry ride to Vashon Island is a short trip with departures daily every fifteen minutes. The round trip cost for Port Defiance/Tahlequah is $6.50 plus a bicycle surcharge of $1. All fares are collected here, as there is no staff at the Tahlequah landing. As a cyclist, you should arrive 20 minutes early, as they load bicycles before vehicle loading. Otherwise, your bike will be loaded at the end of the process.

Fort Nisqually was once an important fur trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company. Today, it serves as a living history museum.