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Events on November 5, 2024

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Upcoming Events at All Parks

07 Nov

Kamiltpah Band of the Yakama Nation Tribal Event

Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site

Tribal History, Culture, First Food and Tribal Art Exhibit at the Goldendale Observatory.
01 Jan

Twanoh First Day Hike

Twanoh State Park

The hike will be led by a park ranger and will follow Twanoh Creek before climbing up to a forested ridgetop. It then follows an old service road along the ridge before descending back to finish along the creek.
01 Jan

Sun Lakes-dry Falls First Day Hike

Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

The day will begin at the Dry Falls Visitor Center for an overview of the geology of Dry Falls & the Ice Age Flood National Geologic Trail, plus a tour of the visitor center. (40 minutes) Then hike a 1.5-mile looping hike through the winter wonderland of desert sagebrush and rolling shrub-steppe south of the Dry Falls Visitor Center. Because the weather and road conditions vary, I will make the determination of the "best trail" to hike and travel on.
01 Jan

Mount Spokane First Day Hike- Smith Gap Snowshoe Hike

Mount Spokane State Park

Participants will snowshoe west along the Lower Kit Carson Loop Road to Smith Gap and the snowshoe hut which was completed in 2014. Along the way, participants will traverse through a beautiful old growth cedar-hemlock forest and pass several stream crossings. Snacks will be provided at the trailhead. Roundtrip, this hike is 2.6 miles.
Snacks will be provided at the trailhead. Maximum group size is 30. Please register through Eventbrite under the event name “First Day Hike – Snowshoe to the Summit”. Daily Sno-Park Permit ($25) or Seasonal Sno-Park Permit ($50) is required and can be purchased at the Mount Spokane State Park office/kiosk or online at https://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-recreation.

01 Jan

Bottle Beach First Day Hike

Bottle Beach State Park

Come explore the history of Bottle Beach with Ranger Lisa. In the early 1900s the land was a boom town. The factors that made the town go bust are exactly what make it an important stop over for migrating shorebirds. Learn about the interconnectivity of nature and human history as you ring in the New Year.
01 Jan

Battle Ground Lake First Day Hike 10 AM Hike

Battle Ground Lake State Park

An interpretative hike around the lake in Battleground Lake State Park. The hike will take about one and a half to two hours. During the hike visitors will learn about the park and its resources.

01 Jan

Larrabee First Day Hike

Larrabee State Park

Rangers will lead a hike along Two Dollar trail, identifying native plants and discussing the importance of leave no trace. The hike will also venture around Fragrance Lake.
01 Jan

Palouse Falls First Day Hike

Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site

Photography Scavenger Hunt. Take a picture of you, your family, or friends with some of the falls and more!
01 Jan

Harstine First Day Hike

Jarrell Cove State Park

Hike the Harstine State Park Trails with local Park Rangers and dive into the flora and fauna of Harstine Island. We'll be following our curiosities through the forest to learn about the plants we see, the birds we hear, and anything else we stumble upon!
01 Jan

Griffiths-Priday First Day Hike

Griffiths-Priday State Park

Begin the new year on a guided hike through secluded Griffiths-Priday State Park and learn about its unique ecology and history.
01 Jan

Penrose Point First Day Hike

Penrose Point State Park

Join us for a hike through historic Penrose Point State Park.
01 Jan

Lake Chelan First Day Hike

Lake Chelan State Park

Take a stroll through the forest with a ranger! We'll be discussing fun facts about Lake Chelan, the forest and more!
01 Jan

Lake Sylvia First Day Hike - 1.5 mile Lake Trail Hike

Lake Sylvia State Park

Meet at the Legacy Pavilion at 1pm. The hike will begin there and will go around the lake, 1.5 miles. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are heavily recommended.
22 Feb

Hướng Việt Performance

Tolmie State Park

Join guest artists of the Hướng Việt Performing Arts Group for a free performance to learn about and enjoy the traditional music of Vietnam at Tolmie State Park.