Lake Morton

About Lake Morton

With the snow-capped Mt. Rainier in the background, Lake Morton looks like the perfect subject for an artist's canvas. With its deep blue waters and beautiful views of the Columbia River, it is one of Washington's most popular tourist destinations.

A public jetty provides visitors with access to the lake, and they can also find that it is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and other recreational activities.

The shore of Lake Morton is surrounded by pine trees and has an occasional house or apartment by the lake, which send a warm greeting to the lodgers. Other properties and accommodation are located in the area, such as a hotel, golf course, restaurant and bar, and an apartment complex.

Fishermen can fish in the cold waters of Lake Morton, and the lake is full of rainbow trout, while the white perch naturally lives in and around the lake.

Golfers will find a first-class golf course where they can play a round or two of golf, fish and swim in the lake.

Lake Morton may seem like a secluded wilderness, but it's a gateway to some of Washington's best attractions. Seattle and Puget Sound are easily accessible, and visitors can explore the art and culture of this great metropolis. Restaurants, shopping malls and cafes are less than ten minutes away, giving visitors and residents alike the opportunity to see the most exciting places in Washington State.

Visitors can visit art galleries and museums, watch outstanding theatre performances, taste excellent wine, enjoy delicious food, and attend and watch concerts and festivals.

In Seattle, visitors can see the Space Needle, built in 1962 for the World Exposition. It has a viewing platform that is 520 feet in the air, overlooking the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean.

The highest peak of the Cascades, Mount Rainier, is located a little southeast of Lake Morton. Serious hikers can reach the summit at 14,410 feet and are rewarded with views of Puget Sound, the Seattle skyline and the Pacific Ocean. From this view, visitors have a spectacular view of Pugets Sound from the top of Mount Rainier, as well as the city of Seattle.

On a clear day, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the summit of Mount Hood in Oregon, the Pacific Ocean and the city of Seattle.
For visitors who prefer less strenuous activities, Mount Rainier National Park offers a wide range of hiking, biking, and mountain biking trails, as well as a variety of other activities. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the largest national forests in the United States, covering more than 1.5 million acres. South of Mount Rainier, it extends into Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade - Siskiyou Mountains in Washington State. This national forest also includes Mount Hood National Wildlife Refuge, a national park, the Helen B. Pinchesot State Park, created by Congress in 1982 as part of its National Parks Act of 1982.

Hiking, camping and nature watching are just some of the activities allowed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and other national parks and national parks.

Nature observers can discover a great variety of flora and fauna during hikes along designated trails. With so much land, there are many recreational opportunities that also provide a safe habitat for the forest's natural resources. The Canadian border, which stretches south of Mount Rainier, is east of Lake Morton. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the largest national parks in the United States.

After a while of sightseeing, it is time to relax on the shores of Lake Morton, and the breathtaking beauty will help you relax while you take the time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Morton. Visitors and residents can enjoy the view of the lake while sipping coffee by the warm fire or taking a relaxing stroll along the shores of the lake.