10 Super-Cool Family Memberships to Try This Summer

It can be tempting to think of awesome Northwest Trek Wildlife Park as a full-day adventure your family undertakes only every couple of years. But there are so many reasons to visit: the thrilling Kids' Trek playground; the tram tours through the open-range animal area with sightings of bison, elk, goat kids and more; and discounts on zip line tours (that range from kid-friendly to heart-pounding). A membership makes it so easy and enticing to regularly pop over and enjoy a couple of hours in the park. Or stop by on the way to the Nisqually entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. A family membership is $145. With gate admission at $17 for kids (ages 5–12) and $25 for adults, you could pay for a membership in two visits. (Tip: for $245, you can get a combo membership between Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek.)