There are three National Parks within a 2 hour drive of Federal Way. 14,410 foot Mt. Rainier, which can be seen from Seattle and Federal Way on clear days, is the most popular. Olympic National Park can also be seen across the sound. Though the mountains in Olympic National park are not as high as Mt. Rainier, they are spectacular. The western side of the park is home to rain forests and the Pacific coast.
North Cascades National Park is also home to spectacular mountains.
There are numerous campgrounds and trails available in the Cascade Mountains. Mt. St. Helens national volcanic monument is one and a half hours away. It is well worth the trip to get a view of the destructive power of nature as well as the miracles of life. The Pacific Northwest LMSC believes that the combination of the world-class facility, experienced, friendly volunteers, and countless vacation opportunities provide an opportunity to host an exceptional meet. We feel that selection of our bid by the House of Delegates will result in a meet that the competitors and their families will long remember for its overall quality.