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Come join us at the Benson Beach Amphitheater after dinner for a fun and fascinating ranger talk!
Join us Wednesday evenings inside Battery Stoddard's ADA accessible theater room for ranger talks about the fort!
Come join us at the Benson Beach Amphitheater after dinner for a fun and fascinating ranger talk!
Come join us at the Benson Beach Amphitheater after dinner for a fun and fascinating ranger talk!
In 2014, the Bridle Trails Park Foundation began conversations with Washington State Parks about funding the design and construction of an environmental education building in the park. 2022 brought the formal presentation of a dedicated indoor educational program space for members of the community to experience the park regardless of weather or physical abilities, as well as an indoor park office where the Park Ranger can connect with visitors.
Learn about our nocturnal feathered friends, Owls!
Hike the Harstine State Park Trails with local Park Rangers and dive into the flora and fauna of Harstine Island. We'll be following our curiosities through the forest to learn about the plants we see, the birds we hear, and anything else we stumble upon!
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month at the Oak Harbor Library to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community.
1-hour kid-friendly program.
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Rangers will lead a hike along Two Dollar trail, identifying native plants and discussing the importance of leave no trace. The hike will also venture around Fragrance Lake.
Learn about our nocturnal feathered friends, Owls!
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community.
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month at the Oak Harbor Library to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community.
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month at the Oak Harbor Library to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community.
First day hike
Join a Ranger for a deep delve into an old-growth rainforest. Learn about the ecology and history of the lower Columbia River, see 800-year-old Sitka Spruce, and steep yourself in the primeval atmosphere of this coastal ecosystem
Join a Ranger for a deep delve into an old-growth rainforest. Learn about the ecology and history of the lower Columbia River, see 800-year-old Sitka Spruce, and steep yourself in the primeval atmosphere of this coastal ecosystem
Our rangers want you to know that, despite its popularity, Palouse Falls State Park offers an off-the-beaten-path experience. Check out our 10 tips to make your trip safe and memorable.
This hike will be led by a Park Ranger, who will guide participants along the Wenatchee River, up to our North Beach for views across Lake Wenatchee, and then through our Pine and Douglas Fir forest, finally ending back at the North Reservation Booth for hot cocoa and light snacks!
"Capture the New Year" Photography Scavenger Hunt
Capture the New Year at Sacajawea State Park! Join Interpretive Ranger Mary for a photography scavenger hunt around the day-use area. Warm up with a hot drink, toast marshmallows on the patio, and enjoy the beauty of the Snake-Columbia Confluence in winter!
Capture the New Year at Sacajawea State Park! Join Interpretive Ranger Mary for a photography scavenger hunt around the day-use area. Warm up with a hot drink, toast marshmallows on the patio, and enjoy the beauty of the Snake-Columbia Confluence in winter!
Bring your furry friend out to hike with us!
Come explore the history of Bottle Beach with Ranger Lisa. In the early 1900s the land was a boom town. The factors that made the town go bust are exactly what make it an important stop over for migrating shorebirds. Learn about the interconnectivity of nature and human history as you ring in the New Year.
Come explore the history of Bottle Beach with Ranger Lisa. In the early 1900s the land was a boom town. The factors that made the town go bust are exactly what make it an important stop over for migrating shorebirds. Learn about the interconnectivity of nature and human history as you ring in the New Year.
Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
Go for a hike with Ranger Mehgan on a new route for this year's First Day Hike! We will explore the west to south route of our perimeter loop trail with a special surprise near the end of our hike. This hike is easy with a steady decline down to The Spit. Please come prepared for weather and bring a good pair of binoculars in case we spot some epic birds along the way!
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.