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Lake State Park – Staycation in Washington States

February 15th, 2010

Alta Lake State Park 1B Otto Road Pateros, Washington 98846 Phone: 509-923-2473 Toll Free: 360-902-8844
is a 181-acre camping park where the mountainous pine forests meet the desert. Alta Lake is about two miles long and a half mile wide. The park offers good trout fishing during summer months. Lake Chelan, with its many activities, is 30 minutes away.A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.

Nature of the Area:
Mammals Birds Fish & Sea Life, Bears, Bobcats, Chipmunks, Coyotes, Deer or Elk, Marmots, Muskrats, Rabbits, Raccoons, Squirrels, Crows or Ravens, Doves or Pigeons, Ducks, Eagles, Geese, Grouse, Gulls, Hawks, Hummingbirds, Jays, Owls, Quail, Woodpeckers, Wrens, Bluegill, Trout

Plant Life The mountainous terrain that surrounds Alta Lake was formed by glaciation. The native rock is primarily igneous. Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Birch, Cherry, Maple, Poplar, Daisy, Lupines, Rose, Berries, ThistlePoison Ivy

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Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.