Event Calendar

Off

Events on January 1, 2024

01 Jan

Trotting Into ’24 First Day Ride

A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails.
01 Jan

Wenatchee Confluence First Day Hike

An informative, fun nature stroll through the Horan Natural Area. Focusing on seasonal wildlife and native vegetation, while touching on the history of the area.
01 Jan

Cama Beach State Park First Day Hike

Enjoy a hike out to Cranberry Lake with Parks' staff on Jan. 1.
01 Jan

First Day Hike - Mt. Spokane Smith Gap Warming Hut Snowshoe Hike

Participants will snowshoe west along the Lower Kit Carson Loop Road to Smith Gap and the warming 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.
01 Jan

First Day Hike - Mount Spokane Summit Snowshoe Hike

Guided by Park staff and volunteers from the Friends of Mt. Spokane, participants will snowshoe past the Bald Knob Picnic Shelter to the historic Vista House located at 5,833 feet – the highest point of Mt. Spokane. If weather permits, participants will have views of the Cabinet Mountains in Montana, Selkirk Crest in North Idaho, and nearby lakes.
01 Jan

Polar Plunge at Maryhill State Park

Join Klickitat County Parks and Recreation for the annual Polar Plunge Event at Maryhill State Park. Anyone is welcome to participate or be a spectator!
01 Jan

Wallace Falls State Park New Year Hike

Celebrate the New Year hiking Wallace Falls State Park's Woody Trail.
01 Jan

Harstine Island State Park First Day Hike

Harstine Island State Park offers many beautiful sights with thick underbrush and a variety of different tree species. The planned hike will take you from the main parking lot (P-3) to the first parking turn out (P-1) with 2 scout trails back to P-3.
01 Jan

First Day Hike - Schafer State Park

The onsite Ranger will walk the new campground loop, providing information about the new campground and the plant life in the area.
01 Jan

First Day Hike - Larrabee State Park

Join Ranger Gladson for a New Years Day hike to Clayton Beach at Larrabee State Park. This newly renovated trail is family friendly and includes stream bridges, boardwalks over wetlands, and a new pedestrian overpass. Ranger Gladson will provide interpretation along the way with local flora and fauna as well as history of Larrabee State Park.
01 Jan

First Day 5K at Steamboat Rock State Park

Join the fun and run at Steamboat Rock State Park this Jan. 1.
01 Jan

First Day Snow Play at Fields Spring State Park

Want to build a snowman? Hike? Go sledding? Choose your own winter wonderland adventure this Jan. 1 at Fields Spring State Park!
01 Jan

Birds and Beavers on the Boardwalk

Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State Park!
01 Jan

First Day Hikes - Hike Lime Kiln Point State Park with a Park Ranger

Take a stroll around Lime Kiln Point State Park with Park Ranger McElhaney, to start off the new year. We will be hiking to the Whale Wall, the Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, and the oldest manmade structure in WA State Parks the historic Lime Kilns. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know more about the park, its rich history, and celebrate the New Year.
01 Jan

Polar Plunge 2024!

Make a splash at the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park !

Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
01 Jan

Birds and Beavers on the Boardwalk

Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State Park!
01 Jan

Bird Walk on the Boardwalk (Wetland Haven Trail)

First Day of the Year Hike along the wetland nature boardwalk located beside Mt. Saint Helens Visitor Center.
01 Jan

First day hike Cape Disappointment

First day hike
Join a Ranger for a deep delve into an old-growth rainforest. Learn about the ecology and history of the lower Columbia River, see 800-year-old Sitka Spruce, and steep yourself in the primeval atmosphere of this coastal ecosystem
01 Jan

First Day Dog Stroll at Sacajawea Historical State Park

Calling all pups! Bring your people for a day of food, fun and walkies this New Year's Day at Sacajawea Historical State Park
01 Jan

First Day Guided Snowshoe Hike

Ring in the New Year with a guided snowshoe hike through beautiful Lake Wenatchee State Park.

01 Jan

First Day Hike - Walking in a Winter Wonderland (Noon)

Come enjoy the winter wonders at Battle Ground Lake State Park on this volunteer-led First Day Hike.
01 Jan

First Day Paddle

First Day of the New Year Paddle from Ike Kinswa State Park. A 3-mile roundtrip leisure paddle on Lake Mayfield up and down the Tilton River channel starting at the park's day use swim beach. Complimentary kayaks/paddles and PFD’s available thanks to the Boating Program.
01 Jan

Explore Bottle Beach

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

First Day Hike - Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park

Join Park staff at the secluded Griffiths-Priday State Park in Copalis Beach and walk through the coastal forest of shore pine and Sitka spruce along Connor Creek eventually winding down the bluff onto the ocean beach.
01 Jan

First Day Hikes - History at Fort Casey

Learn about military history on a First Day Hike at Fort Casey.
01 Jan

Dash Point State Park First Day Hike

Check out a brand new trail on a ranger-led First Day Hike at Dash Point State Park.

Upcoming Events at All Parks

28 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Family in Nature is a fun and highly interactive, nature-based program designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and focuses on various aspects of nature found in the park. The programs include story time, creative play, parent-led activities and crafts. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you and your little ones can enjoy the wonders of Deception Pass together.
29 Mar

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.
29 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Family in Nature is a fun and highly interactive, nature-based program designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and focuses on various aspects of nature found in the park. The programs include story time, creative play, parent-led activities and crafts. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you and your little ones can enjoy the wonders of Deception Pass together.
29 Mar

Volunteer Event - Trash Clean Up - Spokane River Centennial Trail

Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail

Come join us along the Centennial Trail near the TJ Menach Bridge to clean up trash along the river!
29 Mar

Guided Hike: Marvelous Marine Mammals - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

From elephant seals to porpoises, orcas, and whales, Deception Pass State Park is a marvel for marine mammal viewing. Join staff for a guided hike at Rosario on Saturday afternoons in March to discover the wonders of marine mammals at Deception Pass. This hike is roughly 0.5 miles with a 100ft elevation gain. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
30 Mar

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
30 Mar

National Take a Walk in the Park, Sun Lakes-Dry Falls

Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

A Walk by the Water

Park Lake Trail

Join us for some fun and time outdoors on National Take a Walk in the Park Day!
04 Apr

Ranger Hour - Sensational Superheroes of the Sea

Deception Pass State Park

Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!

Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
05 Apr

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.
05 Apr

Bird Walk - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
05 Apr

Volunteer Event - Columbia Plateau Trail - Wood Chipping

Columbia Plateau State Park Trail

We are looking for a small team of 3 to assist with wood chipping and vegetation clearing along the Columbia Plateau Trail.

We will meet at the Cheney Trailhead off of Cheney-Spangle Road, then load up in our State Park vehicle and pull the woodchipper along the trail for some cleanup. We will also bring chainsaws and brush cutters to continue vegetation clearing along the way. 


05 Apr

Guided Hike: Shifting Shorelines - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Beaches will be beaches, and shorelines are a-shifting! Join staff on Saturday afternoons in April to explore the sand dunes at West Beach and how they have and will continue to change overtime. This hike is 0.5 miles and follows a flat paved trail. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
06 Apr

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
06 Apr

Volunteer Event - Centennial Trail - Forest Health (Thinning)

Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail

Join us to improve young stands of Ponderosa Pine and Doug Fir through reducing overcrowded stands. Giving trees proper spacing allows them to grow with health and vigor instead of competing with one another for space, light, and water. We will use handsaws and loppers to remove trees and lay them alongside the trail to prepare for the woodchipper to make a pass through at a later date.

We will meet at 9-Mile Rec Area and walk or shuttle down the Centennial Trail to our thinning site (about 1/4-1/2 mile from the trailhead).
11 Apr

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Family in Nature is a fun and highly interactive, nature-based program designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and focuses on various aspects of nature found in the park. The programs include story time, creative play, parent-led activities and crafts. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you and your little ones can enjoy the wonders of Deception Pass together.
12 Apr

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.
12 Apr

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Family in Nature is a fun and highly interactive, nature-based program designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and focuses on various aspects of nature found in the park. The programs include story time, creative play, parent-led activities and crafts. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you and your little ones can enjoy the wonders of Deception Pass together.
12 Apr

Volunteer Event - Riverside - Riparian Plant Maintenance

Riverside State Park

Join us along the Little Spokane River for riparian plant maintenance. Dogwood, Cottonwood, Aspen, and Willows were planted with cages placed around them to avoid critters munching on them. Now that the plants are well established and mature, it's time to remove the cages. There is also an invasive grass growing in this area. We can mow down the reed canary grass to avoid it going to seed and spreading.
12 Apr

Guided Hike: Shifting Shorelines - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Beaches will be beaches, and shorelines are a-shifting! Join staff on Saturday afternoons in April to explore the sand dunes at West Beach and how they have and will continue to change overtime. This hike is 0.5 miles and follows a flat paved trail. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
13 Apr

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.