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Mini Rangers (Deception Pass)

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Join us for our first summer of Mini Ranger programs, inspired by our annual Family in Nature programs. As a group, explore Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.

We are excited to invite families with children 1 to 5-years-old to join staff for a fun and highly interactive outdoor adventure to learn all about different aspects of nature around Deception Pass State Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Location: Amphitheater, Deception Pass State Park

Vehicle access to the amphitheater may be limited due to winter storm damage. For more information and updates on the closure, please visit the West Beach Parking Area Damage project page.  

If parking is unavailable, the amphitheater can be accessed by walking from the Cranberry Lake campground or East Cranberry parking lot. To request an accessible option, please contact park staff at DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov. Requests must be made 24 hours in advance.

  • From HWY 20 enter the main park entrance. This entrance is located south of the bridge on Whidbey Island. 
  • Follow the road and take the second left to park at the East Cranberry parking lot. 
  • From East Cranberry parking lot, it is a one mile walk to the amphitheater. 

Campers are invited to walk directly from their campsite. The amphitheater is located between the Cranberry Lake Campground and West Beach. 

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Junior Ranger Program - Deception Pass

Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats. Programs last 30 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 12, though all are welcome. Children attending Junior Ranger Programs must be accompanied by an adult.
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Junior Ranger Activity - Deception Pass

Stop by the amphitheater before the Evening Program to complete a fun theme-based craft or activity. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn in a completed one for a badge. Staff will start packing up materials at 6:55pm to prepare for the Evening Program.
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Evening Program - Deception Pass

Join staff, after dinner, for family friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes in length and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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