The weather is cooler, but wildfire season is not over. Conditions remain dry in many areas and can change quickly. All parks are under a Level 2 or Level 3 Burn Ban. Check park alerts and burn restrictions before lighting any fires.
162,000 pounds of trash removed from our beaches so far – Washington’s beaches need help at the International Coastal Cleanup, Sept. 19
OLYMPIA – Washington’s beaches have already seen more than 162,000 pounds of marine and firework debris removed this year, but there’s still plenty of work to be done.
On Sept. 19, volunteers across the state can join Washington State Parks and Washington CoastSavers for the annual International Coastal Cleanup.
The International Coastal Cleanup, held each year on the third Saturday of September, brings together volunteers around the world to remove trash and marine debris from shorelines and help protect coastal ecosystems.
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09/15/2026
OLYMPIA – Washington’s beaches have already seen more than 162,000 pounds of marine and firework debris removed this year, but there’s still plenty of work to be done.
On Sept. 19, volunteers across the state can join Washington State Parks and Washington CoastSavers for the annual International Coastal Cleanup.
The International Coastal Cleanup, held each year on the third Saturday of September, brings together volunteers around the world to remove trash and marine debris from shorelines and help protect coastal ecosystems.
In…
09/08/2026
BELLINGHAM – This fall, Larrabee State Park is getting a total replacement of its water system to modernize its aging pipes, improve park infrastructure and reduce maintenance requirements.
Construction will close park campgrounds and day-use areas, including shelters and restrooms, from Sept. 15, 2026, through May 2027, weather dependent.
Some areas of the park will remain open through construction, including:
Boat launch
Cleator Road
Chuckanut Drive
Cove Road
Hiline Road
Clayton Beach
Interurban Trail
Lost Lake parking lot
Lost and Fragrance Lake trail
Long-term impact
The…
09/02/2026
LACEY — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on Sept. 9 at its headquarters in Lacey.
This is a hybrid meeting, and the public is welcome to attend in-person or online. State Parks staff and Commissioners will attend virtually.
During the meeting, the Commission and Westport Golf, Inc. will discuss the proposed Scottish links-style golf course at Westport Light State Park near Westport. It will also be an opportunity for the Commission to raise questions or concerns directly to Westport Golf, Inc. and for the company to respond, clarify issues and…
09/02/2026
PORT TOWNSEND – As part of a larger project to restore wetlands and native grasses at Anderson Lake State Park, State Parks is planning a prescribed burn inside the park this fall.
The prescribed burn will take place while the park is closed for road and trail maintenance to improve park roads, trails and connectivity between Port Townsend trails and the Olympic Discovery Trail. This part of the project will not impact visitors or recreation.
Prescribed burns are carefully planned and conducted by highly qualified firefighters adhering to rigorous state and federal standards. The…
08/07/2026
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail intersection with Trail 211.
SPOKANE — Riverside State Park and a portion of the Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail are closed while the Old Trails and Autumn Lane wildfires continue to burn in the Spokane area.
Riverside is under a full park closure, with large portions of the park still categorized as a level 3 evacuation zone. The Spokane River Centennial Trail is closed within Riverside from Military Cemetery to its terminus at…
07/23/2026
PORT TOWNSEND – Anderson Lake State Park will close from Aug. 3 until early winter for major renovations to its entrance, parking area and trail.
This construction project will:
pave the park entrance, road and parking lot, including equestrian loading area
add a bike path to the entrance road
replace the wooden outhouse with CTX vault toilets
rebuild .6 mile of park trail with a mix of paving and boardwalks over wetland
During construction, trail junctures that connect a network of community trails and the long-distance Olympic Discovery Trail will be blocked at the park boundary.…
07/22/2026
qatáy/PORT TOWNSEND — July 22, 2026 — In an annual celebration and gathering of inter-Tribal nations, the traditional lands of the S'Klallam/Klallam, known as qatáy, on the present-day beaches of Fort Worden Historical State Park, will welcome traditional canoe families on July 25.
The three federally recognized S’Klallam/Klallam Tribes of ʔéʔɬx̣ʷaʔ (Lower Elwha), stətíɬəm (Jamestown) and nəxʷq̕íyt (Port Gamble) will host the canoe families. The stopover is an opportunity for the canoe pullers to rest and gather in potlatch after miles on the sea. As many as 20 canoes with canoe families and…
07/21/2026
BLAINE — The Nooksack Indian Tribe will welcome canoe families to their traditional lands on the present–day beaches of Birch Bay State Park on July 22.
Birch Bay is a stopover where families will rest before continuing the Canoe Journey 2026 Paddle to Medicine Creek Nisqually Potlatch, which is hosted by the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The final landing is on July 31 in Olympia.
Several canoes will arrive at the beach and ask the host Tribe permission to come ashore. Canoe landings will occur throughout the day on the beach at Birch Bay by…
07/16/2026
LACEY – Paddle Safe Week, supported by the Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program, is a statewide effort to create a culture of safety around paddlesports. It will be observed this year from July 22-28. The campaign recognizes that paddlesports, while a fun and enjoyable pastime, are not without risks.
Washington’s diverse waterways require different skills, preparation and safety equipment. During Paddle Safe Week, take a moment to review safety tips and encourage others in your community to do the same!
The single, most important…
07/14/2026
MOSES LAKE — Though the Dry Falls Visitor Center remains closed for renovations this summer, the annual Ice Age Floods Fest will take place on Saturday, July 25 at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park.
Floods Fest will be held in the main amphitheater at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday.
The event, a yearly favorite among park visitors, National Ice Age Flood Geologic Trail followers, amateur and professional geologists and natural history buffs, will include a…