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Brooks Memorial sits between the pine forests of the Simcoe Mountains and the Columbia River Gorge. This environmental diversity makes for a stunning park site. The miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails lead along the Little Klickitat River and up through Ponderosa pine and stands of Oregon white oak.
It’s not a hike, campout or road trip unless your loyal pup comes with you. While embarking on a state park adventure is optional, bringing the whole family back healthy and whole is mandatory! So, we have for getting out and camping out with your canine BFF.
Every October, many Washingtonians succumb to “larch madness.” The phenomenon drives them to hike and road-trip in north-central and northeastern Washington, where they search for, marvel at and photograph these strange conifers that change color and lose their “needles.” Learn more about these beloved trees in our latest Tree ID blog.
Join us Saturday, July 12th from 10AM-2PM at the Crawford Caves to complete some trail maintenance and upgrade picnic tables! We will be cutting back encroaching vegetation from the trail, removing trees from overcrowded stands, and hiking new picnic table planks to be replaced at the border of Canada/U.S!
Anderson Lake State Park offers a quiet place for fishing, walking or paddling in a landscape that has seen volcanoes, massive glaciers, and thousands of years of human connections.
Lake Chelan State Park lies by the shores of Washington’s deepest lake, an idyllic gateway to both the wilderness of the North Cascades and the arid agricultural landscape of central Washington.
Matia Island Marine State Park provides off-the-beaten-path recreation experiences in a place with stories that extend well beyond its shores.
Twanoh State Park is a delightful place on the southern reach of Hood Canal. Its attractive beach at the mouth of cold, clear Twanoh Creek has long attracted people.
Joseph Whidbey State Park preserves a slice of Whidbey Island shoreline and woods on lands that were declared surplus to the needs of the active US Navy base that it adjoins.
Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 1:00pm Whatcom Humane Wildlife Center with give a presentation about different species they receive and what happens after they are admitted into care. It is at the Wildlife Theater (Upper Day Use) at Birch Bay State Park.
Camp Delany Retreat Center is a unique facility located in Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, part of the Grand Coulee in the Columbia Basin. This desert oasis provides groups with warm, sunny days and clear, crisp stargazing.
OLYMPIA – Preparing for a day on the water isn't just about grabbing a paddle and some sunscreen. The essential safety practices that go along with paddlesports could someday save your life.
The story of Camano Island State Park’s development is an inspirational reminder of Margaret Mead’s advice: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world.”
Doug’s Beach State Park is a legendary launch site for enjoying wind sports on the swells of the Columbia River reservoirs, situated in a place with spectacular scenery and a long cultural history.
McMicken Island Marine State Park is an off-the-beaten-path destination for boaters near Harstine Island that was homesteaded and used as a vacation home for many years.
Crawford State Park is a 40-acre forested day use park home to Gardner Cave, one of Washington's longest limestone caves, offering access to an intriguing underground landscape. Reservations are required for tours. See information below.
Washington water fans, look no further! Bust out your kayak, sand bucket, swimsuit or fishing rod, and head straight for Dash Point State Park! Hidden in plain sight between Seattle and Tacoma, this park offers miles of forested hiking and biking trails, but its main draw is the beach.
The 56-mile Willapa Hills State Park Trail weaves together a landscape steeped in stories of the land and the people that have made their lives in the southwest corner of today’s Washington.
Join us for our second year at Bridle Trails State park with our signature series celebrating creativity, the outdoors, and Black Folks! at Bridle Trails State Park on June 22, 2025, 1 - 5 p.m.
Set on a stretch of shoreline between Tacoma and Seattle, Saltwater is one of the most popular Washington state parks. While you won't often have the beach to yourself on a warm summer day, the atmosphere can't be beat.
Shine Tidelands State Park is a day-use park with a sandy shoreline along Bywater Bay. A peaceful stop while traveling through the Kitsap Peninsula or for admiring stunning views of Hood Canal, this park offers a picnic area and beachy fun.
Hope Island State Park is one of two Washington state parks with the same name. This one is the more northerly one, located in Skagit County near Deception Pass.
Hugging the shore of 17-foot-deep Deep Lake, Millersylvania State Park is notable for its many well-preserved park structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Great Depression of the 1930s.
“The river was the lifeblood of the people. Not only did it connect all of the many villages into one tribe, but it was the home of the salmon, the Nisquallies’ main source of food.” --Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Where the Waters Begin