The Parks headquarters Information Center is moving from its current location in Tumwater to the Department of Ecology building at 300 Desmond Drive SE in Lacey. Our customer service team is located at the front desk, just inside the main entrance.
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The Winter Recreation Program at Washington State Parks maintains Sno-parks across the state. Find one using the search below!
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.
Every October, many Washingtonians succumb to “larch madness.” The phenomenon drives them to hike and road-trip in north-central and northeastern Washington, where they search for, marvel at and photograph these strange conifers that change color and lose their “needles.” Learn more about these beloved trees in our latest Tree ID blog.