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Significant septic and infrastructure failures led to the closure of the cabins and other buildings in the beach area of park in February 2024. Following a public process, the Commission voted in October 2024 to keep the cabins permanently closed where they currently sit.
The Center for Wooden Boats, restrooms in the lower area, the store and park office are also closed.
Day use in the area remains open but restrooms are only available in other parts of the park.
This hike will be an interpretive showcase of some of the park’s more overlooked features. The 1.1 mile loop starts at the park’s new amphitheater and is composed of a combination of the Middle Loop Trail, the Upper Loop Trail and Interpretive Loop Trail. The theme of the hike will be Kopachuck’s Trees. Topics discussed will be Kopachuck’s tree history and how visitors of the park can affect the trees both negatively and positively. The hike will have a brief ascent in the beginning but most of the hike will be steady and downhill.
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Parks stewardship staff have been working hard to preserve the cultural resources at Franklin Townsite. In addition to remnants of the coal mining industry, there is a cemetery on the property. In an effort to recover lost information about those buried at Franklin, a Parks staffer was tasked with creating a list of individuals interred at the cemetery. Here's what they found.
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Cabins, yurts, vacation houses, day-use shelters and other rustic shelters are available for rent in many parks.
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Wilderness Areas are protected regions within national forests, national parks, and certain other federal lands where motorized equipment is prohibited.
Allow for 3 hours round trip. We will make several stops and talk about park features, history, and wildlife.
Some activities require you to register and get a permit. Annual permits can save you money on moorage, boat launch and Sno-Park fees.
Join park staff for a trail maintenance work party! Help keep the trails at Dash Point ready for year-round enjoyment.
Parks' Folk & Traditional Arts Program (FTAP) hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and festivals in parks across western and central Washington. The outdoor concert schedule includes long-standing favorites like the American Roots concerts at Deception Pass and a new music series at Lincoln Rock. In addition to several established international festivals, the program welcomes a new event honoring African culture, this September.
Learn about Washington's natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences in the parks and plan to attend one of our exciting, enriching events!
West Viewpoint Snowshoe Hike
Join Ranger Ann Freeman for a one-mile guided snowshoe hike and an all-ages activity to learn about the tracks and sign of our winter wildlife. The event begins at 11 AM at the North Trailhead Lot with snacks and warm drinks in the Snowflake Shelter. Then, we’ll depart for the beginner-friendly guided hike at 11:30 AM. After reaching the viewpoint, you can complete the one-mile loop and return to the North Trailhead, or you can continue on a self-guided hike to the summit of Puffer Butte. A Washington Non-Motorized Sno-Park Permit is required for this event and for day-use winter parking at Fields Spring. Snowshoes and trekking poles are available for rent at the park office; call the office at (509) 256-3332 for further information.
Join Ranger Ann Freeman for a one-mile guided snowshoe hike and an all-ages activity to learn about the tracks and sign of our winter wildlife. The event begins at 11 AM at the North Trailhead Lot with snacks and warm drinks in the Snowflake Shelter. Then, we’ll depart for the beginner-friendly guided hike at 11:30 AM. After reaching the viewpoint, you can complete the one-mile loop and return to the North Trailhead, or you can continue on a self-guided hike to the summit of Puffer Butte. A Washington Non-Motorized Sno-Park Permit is required for this event and for day-use winter parking at Fields Spring. Snowshoes and trekking poles are available for rent at the park office; call the office at (509) 256-3332 for further information.
First Day Guided Snowshoe Hike
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 Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest, finally ending back at the North Reservation Booth for hot cocoa and light snacks! Along the way, our hike leaders will point out various historical aspects of our park, highlight notable stories and discuss some fun facts! One particular stop at our North Beach is a favorite, where participants tend to take a snack break, and we gather together for a fun group photo opportunity. Snowshoes are available to rent in limited youth and adult sizes. Please contact the park ahead of time to reserve a pair if needed.
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 Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest, finally ending back at the North Reservation Booth for hot cocoa and light snacks! Along the way, our hike leaders will point out various historical aspects of our park, highlight notable stories and discuss some fun facts! One particular stop at our North Beach is a favorite, where participants tend to take a snack break, and we gather together for a fun group photo opportunity. Snowshoes are available to rent in limited youth and adult sizes. Please contact the park ahead of time to reserve a pair if needed.
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Parks offer a wide variety of beach and water-related activities for the whole family. Explore the tidepools at Deception Pass, discover the reefs at Saltwater and let the wind catch your sails at Columbia Hills.