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No bones about it, our slimy friends are pure muscle! Marcia will tell us about their important role in our ecosystem.
Washington state’s diverse waterways of rivers, lakes, bays, inlets and coastal areas require different skills, preparation and safety equipment. Research will help you determine what's best for you.
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.
Hike a trail that meanders through a forest, around freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. The beaches at Cape Disappointment lure kite flyers, sandcastle builders, and nature explorers.
Surrounded by idyllic forest on the shore of Mayfield Lake. Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, kayaking and nature watching or just sitting around a campfire taking in the lush natural surroundings.
Join us to enjoy Eclectic Cloggers' traditional Appalachian clog dancing and live old-time music in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
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.
The 40-mile, 526-acre Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail winds through eastern Washington from Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane to the Idaho border.
Learn 'poo clues' to identify the scat (poo) of some of the animals who visit our park. Prizes for those who attend!
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.
Join Interpretive Specialist, Sarah Overby, for a guided hike to learn more about the geology of the area and see the beautiful landscape of the Lower Grand Coulee.
Learn about snakes in Washington State Parks.
Make a splash at the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park !
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
Nestled amongst the trees on the shores of Deep Lake at Millersylvania State Park, Millersylvania Retreat Center offers swimming, fishing and canoeing. With miles of hiking trails, a fitness trail and wildlife viewing, this facility has something for everyone.
Classic summertime fun awaits you at this popular state park above Rocky Reach Dam. Lincoln Rock State Park has a friendly, community atmosphere, shaded campsites, cabins, and a boat launch on Lake Entiat.
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.
Head out to one of more than 80 state parks where you can fish or harvest shellfish and seaweed in season. Or, enjoy freshwater fishing and harvesting at regularly-stocked state parks lakes and ponds.
Join us to enjoy the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European and African cultures which define Latin American identity by Trío Guadalevín in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee 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.
Wallace Falls State Park features a lush forest, two lakes and the majestic three-tiered Wallace Falls. Hikers, bikers and campers flock here to experience a pristine nature setting and explore 17 miles of hiking and biking trails.
The 40-mile, 526-acre Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail winds through eastern Washington from Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane to the Idaho border.
Our kids hike begins at the legacy pavilion. The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group camp and back toward the dam and back to the legacy pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.
Earn your Jr. Ranger badge!
Bring your completed Junior Ranger Booklet to earn your Badge and get your photo taken!
Fishing, sagebrush and chill time: what more could a desert vacationer want? Set directly behind Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia River, Bridgeport State Park offers sunny fun on Rufus Woods Lake.