Now that it’s nice and hot around here, a picnic is a necessity! Just imagine…savoring luscious food, breathing in the fresh air out in our beautiful Northwest environment and maybe you’ll even see some butterflies. Here’s a new spot for you to enjoy an outdoor meal every day this week, plus some inspiration for your lunchbox:

Monday: Wenatchee Confluence State Park

Flickr / henry_huey Try packing this: Pulled pork sliders. Baked beans. Sliced watermelon. Lagunitas IPA.

Tuesday: Wallace Falls State Park in Gold Bar

Wikipedia Here’s a mouthwatering combo: Ham & swiss sandwiches. Caesar salad. Lemon bars. Flavored carbonated waters.

Wednesday: Picnic Point Park, Edmonds

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Suggested “Hump Day” feast: Fried chicken. Coleslaw. Peanut butter cookies. Soft drinks.

Thursday: Deception Pass State Park, Oak Harbor

Flickr / mytravelphotos Ultimate picnic meal: Fresh tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Potato chips. Chocolate-dipped strawberries. Lemonade.

Friday: Dick Sperry Picnic Area, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Flickr / mytravelphotos Possibly in your cooler: Turkey & cheddar wraps. Chips & guacamole. Pound cake. Bottled water.

Saturday: Toats Coulee Camp in Okanogan County

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Your weekend banquet: Pasta salad. Fruit & cheese kabobs. Bottle of red wine.

Sunday: Baker Lake in the North Cascades area

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Wrap up your picnic adventures with: Bacon-wrapped scallops. Potato salad. Fudgy brownies. Pike Pale Ale.

Don’t forget utensils, napkins, plates and, of course, your loved ones!  Tag & invite your friends in the comments below!

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Try packing this: Pulled pork sliders. Baked beans. Sliced watermelon. Lagunitas IPA.

Wikipedia

Here’s a mouthwatering combo: Ham & swiss sandwiches. Caesar salad. Lemon bars. Flavored carbonated waters.

Flickr / ldeld

Suggested “Hump Day” feast: Fried chicken. Coleslaw. Peanut butter cookies. Soft drinks.

Flickr / mytravelphotos

Ultimate picnic meal: Fresh tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Potato chips. Chocolate-dipped strawberries. Lemonade.

Possibly in your cooler: Turkey & cheddar wraps. Chips & guacamole. Pound cake. Bottled water.

Flickr / wastatednr

Your weekend banquet: Pasta salad. Fruit & cheese kabobs. Bottle of red wine.

Flickr / mytravelphotos

Wrap up your picnic adventures with: Bacon-wrapped scallops. Potato salad. Fudgy brownies. Pike Pale Ale.

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