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Doug’s Beach is a popular site for activities like windsurfing, swimming, paddle boarding, and wildlife viewing. The park is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled day in the scenic wonder of the Gorge.
Separating the mountains from Lake Chelan, Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is perfect for a day trip or campout with activities to keep the entire family entertained.
Squilchuck State Park is nestled in a mountain valley southeast of the city of Wenatchee in Central Washington.
Set on the shore of Rich Passage, Manchester State Park makes the perfect getaway for day-trippers or Puget Sound campers on a Kitsap Peninsula road trip.
Mystery Bay State Park is a hidden escape on the west side of Marrowstone Island. Drive or boat in for a day of fun on the water and take in views of the Olympic Mountains over a sunset picnic dinner.
Set in one of the driest microclimates west of the Cascade Mountains, Sequim Bay State Park dwells in the Olympic rain shadow, making it the perfect place for a day visit or off-season camping.
Join us for the Admiralty Head Lighthouse Celebration on Saturday, August 9 from noon-4pm. Enjoy kids’ crafts, games and activities. The event is free and it’s a Discover Pass Free Day.
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.
A true friend to Eastern Washington wildlife, the hackberry tree provides food and shade in extreme temperatures.
Bay View State Park is a camping park on the shores of Padilla Bay. Fly a kite or pull up a chair to enjoy magnificent views of the San Juan Islands on clear or partially clear days.
Nolte State Park is a charming, laid-back day use park on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge. Bring your family for a relaxing afternoon of swimming, kayaking, fishing and lazing in the grass.
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site is a three-acre day use park in Rosalia that commemorates an 1858 battle between U.S. Army forces and Native American tribes.
“…they topped the last hill and saw the abundance nature had spread before them.
A Spit of Land
The formation of a sand spit extending outward from a headland requires three things:
From its earliest days, members of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (the predecessor of GFWC-WS) have understood the importance of preserving natural resources.
Kitsap Memorial State Park is a testament to the value that local communities place on public parks and shoreline access.
Nisqually State Park is a day use park currently in development on the Nisqually River between Mashel River and Ohop Creek. Take in stunning views of Mount Rainier as you explore an abundance of trails on foot, bicycle, or horseback.
Dune grasses, knobby shore pines, and a sandy shore create the classic Washington beach scene. This 10-acre day use park is a relaxing stop for playing in the sand, birdwatching, fishing, clamming, and watching the sunset.
Step into Washington State History at Jackson House State Park Heritage Site. Relax and take in a picnic at this small day use park after viewing the yesteryear cabin home of a local pioneer.
When: Friday, August 8th: 8:30AM-12:30PM
Where: Carlson Trailhead, Riverside State Park
From the trailhead, we will make a short ¼ mile hike to our shop space to work on sanding/staining picnic table boards. In addition, there are some fruit trees in the area that could using pruning with use of pole and hand saws.
Where: Carlson Trailhead, Riverside State Park
From the trailhead, we will make a short ¼ mile hike to our shop space to work on sanding/staining picnic table boards. In addition, there are some fruit trees in the area that could using pruning with use of pole and hand saws.
Join local author, Jack Nisbet, for a free, engaging hike along the Little Spokane River!
Jack Nisbet is the author of several collections of essays that explore the human and natural history of the Northwest, as well as award-winning biographies of cartographer David Thompson (Sources of the River), naturalist David Douglas ( The Collector), and John and Carrie Leiberg ( The Dreamer and the Doctor). For more information visit www.jacknisbet.com
Jack Nisbet is the author of several collections of essays that explore the human and natural history of the Northwest, as well as award-winning biographies of cartographer David Thompson (Sources of the River), naturalist David Douglas ( The Collector), and John and Carrie Leiberg ( The Dreamer and the Doctor). For more information visit www.jacknisbet.com
The Winter Recreation Program at Washington State Parks will be temporarily closing 14 motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-2025 season.
Daroga State Park is a popular recreation area that provides access to Lake Entiat, the reservoir created by Rocky Reach Dam.
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on Jan. 30, 2025 at the Department of Ecology building in Olympia.
Don't want to choose between the ocean or river? Griffiths-Priday State Park has the best of both! Whether you are picnicking, fishing or want a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach then this quiet park is a perfect day trip.