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This Washington State Park Is An Unexpected Desert Gem With A Lake Surrounded By Mountains

Situated against the stunning backdrop of Washington's high desert landscape sits a natural retreat with arid hills and lush pine forests. Alta Lake State Park is perfect for an outdoorsy escape — its ...
KING5

Central Washington tourism takes hit from wildfire

ALTA LAKE, Wash. It s the furthest thing from a standard Sunday at Alta Lake State Park. When the Carlton Complex fire ripped through part of its campground last Thursday night, the clean up began ...
The Inlander

Where There's Smoke

On a normal July Sunday, Alta Lake State Park and the nearby golf course would be buzzing with tourists and recreational users. Three days after a wildfire swept through, the dominant sound is not of ...