Group of young children stand in a line in the amphitheater next to a table covered by a green tablecloth. Staff point to one of the children who is holding a sign that says eats other animals.

Junior Ranger Program - Deception Pass

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Weekly on Saturday, 11:30am - 12pm until Sat, Aug 30 2025
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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.

Location: Amphitheater 

Duration: 30 minutes

Topics will vary depending on the day. Check-in at the Welcome Booth when you arrive to learn more. 

Directions

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Upon entering the main entrance of the park drive past the Welcome Booth. Follow the park road until a 3-way intersection. At the intersection, turn left, and follow down the hill towards West Beach. At the stop sign continue straight. Upon entering the entering the West Beach parking lot, turn right and follow the signs to the amphitheater. 

 

The amphitheater can also be accessed by walking through the Cranberry Lake campground's lower forest loops.  

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