One of the great things about Seattle is our prime location. We’re set along the beautiful Puget Sound and Lake Washington, only a few hours from the Pacific coast, and close to many areas for hiking, picnicking, boating, fishing, kayaking and camping. These state parks are only about an hour drive from the city or less, and perfect if you feel like getting out but don’t want to travel far. 1. Dash Point State Park Dash Point sits on the shores of Puget Sound between Federal Way and Tacoma. The park has a huge campground, miles of several trails for…