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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.
OLYMPIA — As a proud member of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) will co-host the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21.
This year’s event will take place at six state parks: Cape Disappointment, Fort Worden, Grayland Beach, Ocean City, Pacific Beach and Twin Harbors.
OLYMPIA – March 7, 2023 – Lake Sammamish State Park is one of the most popular parks in the Seattle area for families and communities to come together and enjoy a dose of nature near the city. That's why, in just a few weeks, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission plans to begin work on several improvements and upgrades that will revitalize the Sunset Beach area.
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson, and other park staff for a walk out to Cranberry Lake to get out and get moving on the first day of the year. This gentle trail leads you through the forest to a marsh ecosystem, where there is an active beaver lodge and signs of their activity along the way. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the drop off shelter before the hike begins.
Join park staff inside Battery Stoddard for a formal presentation on the history of the park! Evening programs will rotate between three topics: Evolution of Forts, The Fort Through the Ages, and Women at the Fort.
Experience Fort Ebey, Fort Flagler and Steptoe Butte state parks from above. Experienced paragliders and hang gliders have a unique viewing opportunity that most guests are not able to see.
Help us document the wild at Fort Worden State Park!
Learn what life was like for soldiers stationed at Fort Casey.
Become a Bubble-ologist!
Experienced paragliders and hang gliders who have their own gear can take off from a few state parks. Fort Flagler, Fort Ebey and Steptoe Butte welcome paragliders; while hang gliding is only allowed at Steptoe Butte.
Join us at Fort Flagler State Park for our first annual Earth Day Celebration!
View the night sky at Fort Casey State Park with the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). Telescopes will be provided.
OLYMPIA – Today at a special meeting, the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s (PDA) Board of Directors voted to request a dissolution of the organization by the City of Port Townsend (City).
The vote by the PDA initiates the process of dissolving the PDA organization and ending its 50-year lease with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) to operate the Lifelong Learning Center at Fort Worden State Park.
Join us for a guided walking tour of gun emplacements and other historic sites. See projectile lifts, sliding targets in action. Learn about fort operations and history.
Join Park Rangers for our Summer Junior Ranger Program Series! Each week the topic will change. Topics include history, wildlife, and park stewardship. See Park Office for more information.
Join Park Rangers for our Summer Junior Ranger Program Series! Each week the topic will change. Topics include history, wildlife, and park stewardship. See Park Museum for more information.
Love the outdoors? We do! Join us and cohost Sound Water Stewards as we celebrate all things outdoors with guest organizations from around the area.
*Cancelled due to staff illnesses. We are sorry to get your hopes up!
Beaches will be beaches, and shorelines are a-shifting! Join staff on Saturday afternoons in April to explore the sand dunes at West Beach and how they have and will continue to change overtime. This hike is 0.5 miles and follows a flat paved trail. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
Beaches will be beaches, and shorelines are a-shifting! Join staff on Saturday afternoons in April to explore the sand dunes at West Beach and how they have and will continue to change overtime. This hike is 0.5 miles and follows a flat paved trail. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
OLYMPIA – The Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey Historical State Park will open later than usual, in mid-April, with an exciting update to its exhibits.
The Fort Townsend Friends Barn is a modern replica of an historic 1800s stable. It stands among the tall firs, planted by soldiers in 1856 and offers glimpses of Port Townsend and Cascade Mountains.
Be a part of the change to keep our beaches clean and beautiful.
Join Park staff at the secluded Griffiths-Priday State Park in Copalis Beach and walk through the coastal forest of shore pine and Sitka spruce along Connor Creek eventually winding down the bluff onto the ocean beach.
Obstruction Pass State Park gives you access to one of the few public beaches on Orcas Island. The 76-acre park features madrone trees, pebbly beaches and splendid water views.