A woman stands in the hollow of a large tree in the forest.

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Upcoming Events

30 May

Guided Hike: Following Their Footsteps - Fort Columbia

Fort Columbia State Park

Travel back in time and learn about the lives of soldiers living at Fort Columbia on this guided walking tour of the Fort’s historic living quarters and gun batteries.
31 May

Visit Smith House and Cabin at Olmstead State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Stop by Olmstead Place Historical State Park on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to visit the cabin and Smith house.
31 May

Volunteer Event - Riverside State Park - Trail Maintenance

Riverside State Park

Saturday, May 31st: 9AM-2PM - Riverside State Park - Deep Creek Interpretive Trail - Trail Brushing & Tread Maintenance

Join us to improve the Deep Creek Interpretive Trail near Nine Mile Falls, WA. We will meet at Carlson Trailhead and hike down the Centennial Trail to where the Deep Ck. Interpretive Trail crosses the Centennial (about 1/2 mile from Carlson TH). From here, we will leapfrog one another and hike the entire interpretive loop (about 1.5 mi.) with tread tools to smooth uneven tread and install drainage. We will also carry loppers and handsaws to brush any encroaching vegetation. The trail is steep in sections with loose rock.
Deer grazing on a green grassy slope with dark mountains rising in the background

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