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The northwestern-most San Juan Island is sure to inspire with beautiful sunsets that glow orange and clear waters. Come prepared to stay overnight at the primitive campground or sleep on your boat. Once you arrive at this water-access-only gem, you won't want to leave.
Penrose Point is a richly forested 237-acre marine park with nearly 2 miles of Puget Sound shoreline, 2-1/2 miles of trails, overnight moorage, picnic sites and a shady campground, make this park an excellent destination for both relaxation and adventure! Come for a day or stay for a weekend to immerse yourself in nature, and unwind
Offering forested campgrounds, grassy fields and views of the Skagit River, Rasar State Park is a great retreat for hikers and families. This 180-acre camping park has 4,000 feet of freshwater shoreline and opportunities to play at the parks playground, wildlife observation, fishing and interpretive opportunities. There are also pet-friendly cabins are available to rent.
When: Thursday, August 14th: 9AM-2PM
Where: Bald Knob Day Use Area, Mt. Spokane State Park
We will meet in the parking area near the campground and work on replacing picnic tables under the shelter and complete light trail maintenance in the
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Where: Bald Knob Day Use Area, Mt. Spokane State Park
We will meet in the parking area near the campground and work on replacing picnic tables under the shelter and complete light trail maintenance in the
are.
Washington State Parks is now operating the upper campus of Fort Worden Historical State Park. In the coming months, we will begin a planning process to inform the long-term plan for the upper campus. The parks campgrounds are open and remain available for reservations.
State Parks will engage with the Tribes separately to get an understanding of how they want to participate in future planning.
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.
By Holly Sproul (Parks Forms Manager & Web Specialist) & Nephew Evan (Age 9)
For my family, campouts have typically centered around boating and fishing. This summer, my sister and I took my 9-year-old nephew Evan to state parks in different areas of Washington. Here is our just-over-a-week campout experience with Evan’s insight and tips – and some tips from the adults as well.
The Lake Sylvia Legacy Pavilion has panoramic views of the surrounding forest with lake access.
Saint Edward State Park hugs the shore of Lake Washington, the second largest natural lake in Washington, surpassed in area only by Lake Chelan. Tongues of the great Pleistocene glaciers that excavated the passageways of Puget Sound also dug the nearly 20 mile long basin of Lake Washington. For thousands of years, the lake received fresh water from the Sammamish River at its north end and drained through the Black River into Puget Sound at its south end.
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This concert series at Lake Wenatchee State Park features performances by great musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views.
Nolte State Park preserves a forest sanctuary surrounding Deep Lake, favored for swimming and picnicking on hot summer days. The lake’s attractively cool waters are due to its 76-foot depth and cold water coming into the lake from Deep Creek, with its headwaters in the 3,000-foot-high foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
The lake has no outlet, as outflow percolates through gravels left as meltwater outwash from the great Ice Age glaciers that filled the Puget Sound lowlands.
Wandering on the Wilbert
What's the oldest tree you ever seen? Join Rangers Drew and Jen on this epic exploration of the old-growth forest of South Whidbey State Park. We'll meet the tall trees of the floating forest along the Wilbert Trail and see how nature is reclaiming the old campground on this family-friendly hike.
Bonus: If you have the time, we'll also check out the Earth Warrior Course on the Hobbit Trail leading to one of the best views of the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains.
What's the oldest tree you ever seen? Join Rangers Drew and Jen on this epic exploration of the old-growth forest of South Whidbey State Park. We'll meet the tall trees of the floating forest along the Wilbert Trail and see how nature is reclaiming the old campground on this family-friendly hike.
Bonus: If you have the time, we'll also check out the Earth Warrior Course on the Hobbit Trail leading to one of the best views of the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains.
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at Lake Sammamish State Park.
Hike with us through the important habitat that is Lake Sammamish State Park!
Join Interpretive Specialist, Sarah Overby, for a guided hike at the Lake Lenore Caves Heritage Site.
Cape Disappointment cabins are tucked into an alder forest on the shore of Lake O’Neil.
The Millersylvania lakeside cottage sits on the shore of Deep Lake with scenic views of the water.
Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger.
Ike Kinswa cabins are a stones throw away from Mayfield Lake and forested hiking trails.
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.
Wallace Falls cabins are a short walk the Woody Trail, providing access to Wallace Falls and Wallace Lake.
Steamboat Rock cabins are located in the middle of the high cliff walls of the Grand Coulee, with nearby access to Banks Lake.
Friday, May 9th: 10AM-3PM - Columbia Plateau Trail - Amber Lake Trailhead - Wood Chipping & Brushing
Join us along the Columbia Plateau State Park Trail to trim back encroaching vegetation and utilize the woodchipper to clean it up! We will meet at the Amber Lake Trailhead and head North on the Columbia Plateau Trail towards Cheney.
Join us along the Columbia Plateau State Park Trail to trim back encroaching vegetation and utilize the woodchipper to clean it up! We will meet at the Amber Lake Trailhead and head North on the Columbia Plateau Trail towards Cheney.
The Saint Edward Grotto is surrounded by shady woods and is close to expansive lawns and trails leading to Lake Washington.
Join us to enjoy Tzepl's instrumental Yiddish music in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.