Evening Program - Cape Disappointment

Evening Programs are a great way to keep the fun going after dinner. Come join a ranger at the Benson Beach Ampitheater, located in Campground Loop A, just down the path from the restrooms for a fascinating talk and activities. 

Wednesday: Epiphyte Schmepiphyte - Epiphytes, parasites, and saprophytes – oh my! But what on earth are these strange alien words we’ve thrown at you? Come find out at our evening program and learn about these fantastic organisms as we explore the vast world of plants on plants!

Thursday: The Real Survivor Man - Before "Naked and Afraid" and Bear Grylls, before television itself there was Joe Knowles. A controversial figure who polarized a nation, he lived right here in Pacific County, WA. Was he for real? Was he faking it?

Saturday: Going Nowhere Fast - Lightships, like lighthouses, served as guides for many mariners crossing through dangerous waters. Listen to stories of these forgotten sentinels of the Columbia River and make your own lantern to light your way home! Saturday's program is only every 1st and 3rd Saturday, every 2nd and 4th Saturday, you can go enjoy the Waikiki Beach Concert Series!

Sunday: Shape a Stream - A hands-on evening with our stream table as we explore the dynamic world of rivers! From source to mouth, learn a rivers' parts and how our own Columbia River is transformed by its jetties. Great for kids and adults alike!