If you want to get off the beaten path, Bonnie Lure State Park along Eagle Creek provides a refreshing getaway. You may catch a rare glimpse of a pileated woodpecker or hook an elusive steelhead trout (otherwise known as a silver-sided freight train) on its way back to the hatchery. It could easily become your favorite day-trip destination.
Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park. For information, call 1-800-551-6949.
Bonnie Lure offers opportunities for walking, swimming, fishing, viewing wildlife, bird watching, and enjoying nature close to the city.