Right in between the major Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle and Portland, the rural town of Salkum offers visitors a chance to experience another side of Washington. With easy access to several of Washington’s state and national parks, Salkum serves as a wonderful middle ground for those looking to explore the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Even if you just want to stay close to town, forests and waterfalls will surround you. There is so much to experience in west-central Washington that you’ll likely run out of days before you run out of options.