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Learn about the qualifications, training, and application process to become a Washington State Parks Ranger.
The Junior Ranger program at Washington State Parks aims to ignite a love for nature and the outdoors early in a child's life. Through booklets completion and acts of service, kids can earn their Junior Ranger pin and other fun collectibles.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 1 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 2 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
We want all pets in our parks to be BARK rangers! Pets are welcome to come explore nature with their humans, we ask that you stick to a few simple rules to help everyone have a safe and happy time.
Join Ranger Cory Carpenter to learn about the 10,000-year human history of the Spokane House site.
Learn the minimum qualifications and disqualifiers for applying to be a Washington State Park Ranger.
The Junior Ranger programs at Washington State Parks offer an exciting adventure for kids aged 4 to 12, combining fun and learning as they dive into the wonders of nature and history.
The Junior Ranger programs at Washington State Parks offer an exciting adventure for kids aged 4 to 12, combining fun and learning as they dive into the wonders of nature and history.
Learn about the Physical Ability Test process, required exercises, and passing criteria.
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Join us for a free guided paddle on the beautiful Spokane River with a Riverside State Park Interpretive Ranger! This 5-mile flatwater paddle begins at Plese Flats and ends at 9 Mile Dam, offering a chance to learn about the park’s natural and cultural history along the way.
Join Ranger Kathy and Wolf Hollow's Education and Research Manager Hadley to learn how beavers build climate resistance and why they are vital to our salmon.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats. Programs last 30 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 12, though all are welcome. Children attending Junior Ranger Programs must be accompanied by an adult.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats. Programs last 30 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 12, though all are welcome. Children attending Junior Ranger Programs must be accompanied by an adult.
Stop by the amphitheater before the Evening Program to complete a fun theme-based craft or activity. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn in a completed one for a badge. Staff will start packing up materials at 6:55pm to prepare for the Evening Program.
Stop by the amphitheater before the Evening Program to complete a fun theme-based craft or activity. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn in a completed one for a badge. Staff will start packing up materials at 6:55pm to prepare for the Evening Program.
Stop by the amphitheater before the Evening Program to complete a fun theme-based craft or activity. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn in a completed one for a badge. Staff will start packing up materials at 6:55pm to prepare for the Evening Program.
Have you ever wondered about the dragonfly and damselfly nymphs that call Cascade Lake home? Discover the fascinating stages of aquatic invertebrates through a guided dip netting with Ranger Kathy, and then take a closer look at the insects found at Moran State Park.
Have you ever wondered about the dragonfly and damselfly nymphs that call Cascade Lake home? Discover the fascinating stages of aquatic invertebrates through a guided dip netting with Ranger Kathy, and then take a closer look at the insects found at Moran State Park.
Drop-in to dissect an owl pellet and learn the important role that owls play in the Park's ecosystem.
Can you survive as a salmon? Come try your luck and test your skills in this high energy game!
Come learn about the interesting adaptations that beavers have made to their aquatic environments.
This hike will be lead by Park Ranger Rudd and Park Ranger Alvarado. The hike will utilize the McSorely Creek Loop Trail. The hike will encourage a self-guided approach, but park staff will be present for the hike.
Join Moran State Park Rangers on a rejuvenating hike of renewal to Cascade Falls to ring in 2026.