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Searching for valuable objects with a metal detector is a fun, easy outdoor activity. Metal detecting is permitted at more than 30 state parks throughout Washington.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
On Friday July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park, come join us for a bug program about Giant Insects of the Amazon & Asia.
OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano has reopened for camping and day-use after undergoing construction and improvements.
Join us to enjoy The Seattle Steel Pan Project in the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join us to enjoy Fog Holler which is a bluegrass band with an edge in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join us to enjoy The Litch Brothers' bluegrass music of the next generation in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Come and join us for an afternoon of Southern African cuisine, music, dance and games at Meadow Shelter, Lake Sammamish State Park on August 30, 2025!
Music and great memories await you this summer! Enjoy performances by a wide variety of musical groups at Waikiki Beach in beautiful Cape Disappointment State Park.
Now in its 19th year, this popular summer concert series at Deception Pass State Park is a celebration of America's wide variety of musical traditions.
Join us for a geology beach walk of 4 miles round trip at Fort Flagler State Park, during a minus tide to Marrowstone Point.
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!
Come enjoy String & Shadow Puppet Theater's annual show "Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe" at East Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park.
State parks allows the use of remote-controlled aircraft, also known as drones or unmanned aircraft systems, on a limited basis. Permits are required for each instance of use.
Join us to enjoy swing era music by SeaNotes Big Band in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us for Khmu and Lao live music, ethnic food, cultural performances and more in Lake Sammamish State Park at 11AM - 7PM!
Wildflower season is upon us! Between April and August, several state parks have impressive shows. Check them out!
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.
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.
Join us to enjoy the traditional West African rhythms and dance songs played by ShiDaa in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join us to enjoy the traditional West African rhythms and dance songs played by ShiDaa in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
We can’t take you to Southeast Asia, but we’re excited to bring the area’s mountain cultures to Saltwater State Park this month at the Cambodian and Mien Cultural Festivals, hosted by Parks’ Folk and Traditional Arts Program.
Our friends groups play an invaluable role in helping to protect, preserve and promote their local state parks. These non-profit groups support parks in a variety of ways including fundraising, leading volunteer projects, conducting interpretive programs, planning special events and much more.
A group of valiant environmentalists from EarthCorps braved the cold to begin work on a project that would change the landscape of Larrabee State Park.
Did you know that Washington state parks are a perfect place to stay on your clam digging adventures?