Fodor's Expert Review Fort Simcoe Historical State Park

The residential quarters of an 1856 army fort, located on some 200 acres about 30 miles west of Toppenish, look like a Victorian summer retreat. Exhibits focus on relations between the Yakama people—in the heart of whose reservation the fort stands—and American settlers. The Military Days celebration in May features reenactments. There's wildlife viewing, especially bird-watching, all year as well as 45 picnic tables and four sheltered picnic areas.