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A guided tour from a Park Ranger who will point out various examples of flora and fauna along the trail.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Join Interpretive Ranger Kara Frashefski for a snowshoe walk as she talks about the park's history.
Learn more about Park's planning projects currently under State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review.
In March 2024, Parks worked in collaboration with the Ecostudies Institute and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a prescribed burn to improve habitat conditions at Leadbetter Point State Park for western snowy plover and streaked-horned lark, two endangered species, as well as to restore a more native plant-dominated vegetation community.
Biking, also known as cycling, is a great way to get outdoors and explore your state parks. It can be done on roads, bike paths or off-road trails — though, if you're a beginner, we recommend starting on paved paths. Whether you're an expert trail cyclist or a casual campground wanderer, your state parks have many opportunities to discover and explore on two wheels.
Experienced paragliders and hang gliders who have their own gear can take off from a few state parks. Fort Flagler, Fort Ebey and Steptoe Butte welcome paragliders; while hang gliding is only allowed at Steptoe Butte.
**Steptoe Butte State Park is currently closed due to a roadway washout. Reopening is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2025.**
**Steptoe Butte State Park is currently closed due to a roadway washout. Reopening is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2025.**
In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, Parks puts on three beach cleanup volunteer events a year and our first one, the Washington Coast Cleanup will be on April 20.
Come enjoy Pretty Little Feet, which are an acoustic duo from Bellingham with over twenty years of performing experience, at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Bug program on Friday May 24th at 3:00 p.m., "Giant Insects of the Amazon & Asia" at Birch Bay State Park. No fee's and no registration.
Join guest artists of the Hướng Việt Performing Arts Group for a free performance to learn about and enjoy the traditional music of Vietnam at Tolmie State Park.
Wilderness Areas are protected regions within national forests, national parks, and certain other federal lands where motorized equipment is prohibited.
A local gardener & educator is giving a presentation about bee's at the BP Heron Center located in Birch Bay State Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 27.
Join us to enjoy the Brownsmead Flats in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Even during the dark days of winter, the world is your family-friendly playground at our state parks and Sno-Parks. But cold weather adventures do add a few layers complexity, pun intended. We’ve got tips (learned mostly through trial and error) on how to stay warm and dry in the outdoors this winter.
Some activities require you to register and get a permit. Annual permits can save you money on moorage, boat launch and Sno-Park fees.
No Discover Pass will be needed to park on state recreation lands Thursday, Nov. 11, Friday, Nov. 26.
Learn about the type of permits and other requirements needed to engage in professional, commercial and educational filming and photography at Washington State Parks.
Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!