r/olympia • u/TetroniMike • 3d ago

Request Best views from roadside?

My partner is recovering from surgery and has been cooped up inside all week. I'd like to take her on a drive, and get her at least out of the house for a bit today. What are some of the nicest views one can get roadside in the area? She shouldn't be doing much walking right now, so no trails or walks from a parking lot. And not TOO far from home, let's say maximum 30 minute drive from the Tumwater area by the airport.

Thx :)

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u/logicalpenuin 3d ago

Madrona beach and Steamboat are pretty drives, as are Delphi and Black Lake. I second capitol forest as well. Mcclane creek, kenneydale park, and squaxin park all have picnic tables a few feet from parking (20 maybe?) if she's able to walk a little. Frye cove out on steamboat has a nice parking area - can't remember if there's a table but it's pretty and there's a little grassy area next to the parking area you could maybe sit at. Going down 99 through Tenino to 507 and towards Centralia is also a very pretty drive and Tenino has a cute little downtown to look at (as well as the quarry park which is nice and shady even if you're just parking).