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!
Flickr / henry_huey
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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