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Deep Lake, Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park

Telling the Parks' Stories

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to telling the full story of events that are significant to each park. Despite limitations in the historical record, we have tried to represent the best information available to us. Our efforts to interpret the past are an ongoing process and as such, these stories will be updated over time.

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Orange sea star in tidepool

Obstruction Pass State Park History

Ocean City State Park entrance sign, covered in snow, icy plants in background.

Ocean City State Park History

Dirt trail leading to a wooden bridge in the distance flanked on both sides by lush green trees and undergrowth. The trail is sloping down and there appears to be some steps just out of sight.

Olallie State Park History

sign with white text hanging from poles surrounded by forest and grassland

Old Ruby State Park Heritage Site History

Red hey barn surrounded by early 1900 farm equipment. Green hills in the distance and light grey clouds against blue sky.

Olmstead Place Historical State Park History

Sand dunes at Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach State Park History

trail through grass and small trees

Pacific Pines State Park History

Three horse riders on brown, tan and black horses walk on a dirt road in front of an old trail stations painted orange with red trim. Two people wearing jeans and tshirts lean against the building watching the horse riders go by.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail History

sand beach beside river with kayak resting on beach

Paradise Point State Park History

Personal watercraft anchored in the cove. Two white watercraft are clearly visible and a third is just barely visible along the shoreline. The cove is encircled by rocky shoreline and trees. The rock is orangish-brown but due to the lighting in the picture, it is hard to make out much detail.

Patos Island Marine State Park History

The white Arch on a sunny blue sky day

Peace Arch Historical State Park History

View of Pearrygin Lake looking toward the lake to the hills on the other side.

Pearrygin Lake State Park History

Boat at Penrose Point docks

Penrose Point State Park History

Small yellow flowers with small green leaves and a piece of driftwood take up the foreground with a view of the rocky beach behind them. In the midground the water is reflecting the light blue sky and white fluffy clouds. In the distance hills with rocky sides and forested tops are visible.

Posey Island Marine State Park History

grassy lake shore with boat pulled up on beach

Potholes State Park History

trail leading around a bend of the lake just above the rocky shore

Potlatch State Park History

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