2 Best Sights in Greenbank, The Puget Sound Islands

You can't miss the huge, chestnut-color, two-story barn out front—the centerpiece to this picturesque, 150-acre property, a former working farm that was once the top loganberry producer in the country (and maybe the world!) and later owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, which produced and popularized loganberry wines. It now houses a café and several small shops, including cheese and wine shops where you can get provisions for a picnic. Greenbank's grounds include a demonstration garden and lovely walking trails, many of which are open for dogs to enjoy off leash. It's a popular place for bird watching too—bring your binoculars.

The 53-acre Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens contain more than 1,500 native and hybrid species of rhododendrons and more than 100,000 spring bulbs on 10 acres of display gardens with 2 miles of nature trails. The flowers are in full bloom in April and May; summer flowers and fall color provide interest later in the year. The 43 remaining acres are kept wild as a nature preserve. Leashed pets are permitted on the gravel paths.