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Gather with us at the Upper Campground Amphitheater for ranger-led talks about the park.
Parks stewardship staff have been working hard to preserve the cultural resources at Franklin Townsite. In addition to remnants of the coal mining industry, there is a cemetery on the property. In an effort to recover lost information about those buried at Franklin, a Parks staffer was tasked with creating a list of individuals interred at the cemetery. Here's what they found.
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Learn about our youth programs, Bark Ranger and more! Our parks come alive with our programs. Get involved!
Wilderness Areas are protected regions within national forests, national parks, and certain other federal lands where motorized equipment is prohibited.
Allow for 3 hours round trip. We will make several stops and talk about park features, history, and wildlife.
Some activities require you to register and get a permit. Annual permits can save you money on moorage, boat launch and Sno-Park fees.
Parks' Folk & Traditional Arts Program (FTAP) hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and festivals in parks across western and central Washington. The outdoor concert schedule includes long-standing favorites like the American Roots concerts at Deception Pass and a new music series at Lincoln Rock. In addition to several established international festivals, the program welcomes a new event honoring African culture, this September.
Learn about Washington's natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences in the parks and plan to attend one of our exciting, enriching events!
West Viewpoint Snowshoe Hike
Join Ranger Ann Freeman for a one-mile guided snowshoe hike and an all-ages activity to learn about the tracks and sign of our winter wildlife. The event begins at 11 AM at the North Trailhead Lot with snacks and warm drinks in the Snowflake Shelter. Then, we’ll depart for the beginner-friendly guided hike at 11:30 AM. After reaching the viewpoint, you can complete the one-mile loop and return to the North Trailhead, or you can continue on a self-guided hike to the summit of Puffer Butte. A Washington Non-Motorized Sno-Park Permit is required for this event and for day-use winter parking at Fields Spring. Snowshoes and trekking poles are available for rent at the park office; call the office at (509) 256-3332 for further information.
Join Ranger Ann Freeman for a one-mile guided snowshoe hike and an all-ages activity to learn about the tracks and sign of our winter wildlife. The event begins at 11 AM at the North Trailhead Lot with snacks and warm drinks in the Snowflake Shelter. Then, we’ll depart for the beginner-friendly guided hike at 11:30 AM. After reaching the viewpoint, you can complete the one-mile loop and return to the North Trailhead, or you can continue on a self-guided hike to the summit of Puffer Butte. A Washington Non-Motorized Sno-Park Permit is required for this event and for day-use winter parking at Fields Spring. Snowshoes and trekking poles are available for rent at the park office; call the office at (509) 256-3332 for further information.
First Day Guided Snowshoe Hike
This hike will be led by a Park Ranger, who will guide participants along the Wenatchee River, up to our North Beach for views across Lake Wenatchee, and then through our Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest, finally ending back at the North Reservation Booth for hot cocoa and light snacks! Along the way, our hike leaders will point out various historical aspects of our park, highlight notable stories and discuss some fun facts! One particular stop at our North Beach is a favorite, where participants tend to take a snack break, and we gather together for a fun group photo opportunity. Snowshoes are available to rent in limited youth and adult sizes. Please contact the park ahead of time to reserve a pair if needed.
This hike will be led by a Park Ranger, who will guide participants along the Wenatchee River, up to our North Beach for views across Lake Wenatchee, and then through our Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest, finally ending back at the North Reservation Booth for hot cocoa and light snacks! Along the way, our hike leaders will point out various historical aspects of our park, highlight notable stories and discuss some fun facts! One particular stop at our North Beach is a favorite, where participants tend to take a snack break, and we gather together for a fun group photo opportunity. Snowshoes are available to rent in limited youth and adult sizes. Please contact the park ahead of time to reserve a pair if needed.
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Parks offer a wide variety of beach and water-related activities for the whole family. Explore the tidepools at Deception Pass, discover the reefs at Saltwater and let the wind catch your sails at Columbia Hills.
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.
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.
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.
Join Park Rangers, volunteers and other experts every Saturday this summer for fun, engaging talks about Battle Ground Lake history, wildlife, biology, geology and more!
We want all pets in our parks to be BARK rangers! Pets are welcome to come explore nature with their humans, we ask that you stick to a few simple rules to help everyone have a safe and happy time.
Take a turn along the interpretive Little Bear Loop Trail through ponderosa pine forest and learn about the park’s unique position on the convergence of four ecological zones ranging from mountains to desert plateau.
Depending on which park you visit, there is something for every skill level, and you don't have to feel so intimidated for not knowing what something is or not being able to afford the most expensive gear.
In April 2025, a grant-funded project began to build a new trailhead to expand parking access at the Knothead Loop Trail in northwest Spokane. Construction will tentatively complete in October. View a map of the work area.
The hike will be led by park staff and will follow Twanoh Creek before climbing up to a forested ridgetop. It then follows a service road along the ridge before descending back to end along the creek. For those interested, multiple geocaches have been placed along or near the trail
Winter sport enthusiasts and families can spice up the cold months with a variety of snow activities to get outside and enjoy what the snow has to offer! Washington Sno-Parks provide access to a variety of winter recreation activities, including snowshoeing, sledding, skiing, skijoring and snow play.
Park staff and volunteers from the Friends of Mt. Spokane will lead this 2.6-mile snowshoe hike to the Smith Gap warming hut. Along the way, participants will traverse through a beautiful old-growth cedar-hemlock forest and pass several stream crossings. Snacks will be provided at the trailhead.
The hike will be led by a Park Ranger who will guide participants along the Camp Wooten property and the Tucannon Campground. After the hike we’ll have hot cocoa, cider and tea in the rec hall along with a fire going in the fireplace. The hike will have very little elevation change and stay on shoveled/plowed roads and paths.