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The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association Dirt Rondy is a dog powered race at the 7 Mile Airstrip area of Riverside State Park.
On Saturday June 15th, 2024, there will be a Bee Program at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park at 1pm.
What's growing on here!?! This 1-mile walk around the lake will reveal a variety of plant species that contribute to the park's healthy ecosystem.
Learn 'poo clues' to identify the scat (poo) of some of the animals who visit our park. Prizes for those who attend!
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 at 3PM at the Wildlife Theater in Birch Bay State Park there will be a presentation about Raptors.
Join guest artist Mapathé Diop for a free workshop to learn about and enjoy traditional drumming of Senegal at Tolmie State Park.
Washington state parks are a wonderful place to enjoy the multitude of joys pollinators bring.
Find the latest park updates and alerts to inform your visit and be inspired by our Field Guide blog posts.
Cabins, yurts, vacation houses, day-use shelters and other rustic shelters are available for rent in many parks.
Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
Read about and view visitation data Washington State Parks collects on our overnight and day-use visitors.
Learn about working on our team and the variety of jobs you can do as a member of the Washington State Parks team.
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.
OLYMPIA – June 29, 2023 – Washington's state parks are some of the most iconic in the country. Now, more families will be able to experience the beauty in their backyard thanks to the expanded Check Out Washington program.
Come join park staff for a birding experience in the wetland ecosystem of Silver Lake. This hike can take up to 1.5 hours for the full experience. For folks wanting a longer hike afterwards we encourage you to check out nearby Seaquest State Park, with over 5 miles of forested trails.
Washington state parks welcomes many types of volunteer groups. Volunteer groups consist of three or more persons that volunteer on either short or long-term projects. or events. Volunteer groups can consist of formal groups such as scouts, church groups Friends Groups and recreational organizations to local businesses that just want to come out and support their local park.
Going for a hike allows you to connect with yourself, your fellow hikers and with the nature around you. Hiking in your state parks can take you through gripping switchbacks, to stunning views and around otherworldly geologic wonders. Whether you're looking for an extreme adventure or just a pretty stroll, your state parks are here to welcome you.
In April 2025, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will begin a grant-funded project to build a new trailhead and expand parking access to the popular Knothead Loop Trail in Northwest Spokane. Construction has begun and will tentatively be completed by July. View a map of the work area here.
Washington State Parks, in partnership with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, will create improved in-stream habitat along the lower 6,000 feet of Issaquah Creek that flows through Lake Sammamish State Park. The result will be an environment that is more hospitable to Chinook and other salmon species, where they can migrate, spawn and survive.
The Légers play the dancing music of Acadia and French Canada with fiddle, accordion, guitar, and podorythmie (foot rhythms) at Lincoln Rock State Park.
On Saturday June 29, 2024, at 3:00pm at Birch Bay State Park's Wildlife Theater, there will be a Falcon Presentation with live birds.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Learn about our youth programs, Bark Ranger and more! Our parks come alive with our programs. Get involved!
Begin the new year on a guided hike through secluded Griffiths-Priday State Park and learn about its unique ecology and history.
Learn more about State Parks' ongoing recommendations and guidance for volunteers activities and COVID-19.