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Many recreational boaters in Washington are required by law to complete a boating safety course and carry a Washington State Boater Education Card.
Offered to Washington State residents who provide out-of-home care to children as foster parents, caregivers or kinship families.
Offered to Washington state residents who are legally blind, profoundly deaf, or who meet the disability definition used by the Social Security Administration.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 3, 2021 – Pass Lake, a popular destination in Deception Pass State Park, has reopened for winter fishing and recreation.
The lake had closed in August, 2021 when high concentrations of toxic algae were discovered. Recent tests show the waters are back at levels deemed safe for recreation by Washington's Department of Health.
Toxic algae blooms typically start in late summer and are usually caused by excessive nutrients in warm, stagnant waters.
Wohelo Lodge is nestled in the folds of the Blue Mountains, this southeast Washington frontier has some of our state's most spectacular scenery.
Grant provides funding for marine patrol vessels across Washington
OLYMPIA – August 18, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Program has announced funding recipients to receive just over $554,000 in federal grant dollars to improve patrol capacity on Washington waterways.
The following entities will receive funding to replace their primary patrol vessel through the Marine Law Enforcement Patrol Vessel Replacement Grant Program:
Clallam County - $125,326
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.
Make a splash at the Polar Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park !
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2025. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment brought to you by Clown Garage on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
The first 300 registered participants will receive a Polar Plunge SWAG bag, including a commemorative pin from local company Pins by Design..
Spectators are welcome to come out to cheer on the athletes as they take a dunk in the chilly waters of Lake Sammamish.
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2025. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment brought to you by Clown Garage on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
The first 300 registered participants will receive a Polar Plunge SWAG bag, including a commemorative pin from local company Pins by Design..
Spectators are welcome to come out to cheer on the athletes as they take a dunk in the chilly waters of Lake Sammamish.
Washington state’s diverse waterways of rivers, lakes, bays, inlets and coastal areas require different skills, preparation and safety equipment. Research will help you determine what's best for you.
From its earliest days, members of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (the predecessor of GFWC-WS) have understood the importance of preserving natural resources.
OLYMPIA — Over half a million boaters in Washington have completed their boating safety education course, meeting state requirements and making our waterways safer.
Paddlesports are a popular pastime in Washington State, just ask the several hundred thousand residents who own at least one canoe, kayak, row boat, stand up paddle board, or other human-powered watercraft. Paddlers are everywhere!
Surrounded by flowers and tall oak trees, the American Kitchen overlooks the magnificent Peace Arch that was built in the early 20th century on the United States/Canadian border. View includes Semiahmoo Bay, the San Juan Islands, Point Roberts and Vancouver Island.
OLYMPIA – Paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, are among the most popular recreational activities in Washington State. In a recent study from the Recreation and Conservation Office, 52% of survey respondents participated in paddlesports.
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.
In 2018, Parks initiated a planning process to update the land use classifications and long-term park boundaries at three parks located within the Blue Mountain Area: Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry, and Lewis and Clark Trail. After a robust planning process, in January of 2021, the Parks Commission adopted recommended updates to the land classification and long-term park boundaries for these three parks. The remaining element of the planning process is to complete a management plan.
By Ken and Ranga Chikonzo
Greetings from Ubuntu Nerudo, a joyful state of mind that some of you will experience during our African Heritage Celebration at Lake Sammamish next month!
Unless you are of Southern African descent, you may not have heard the words Ubuntu or Nerudo before.
Join Park Staff at the Millersylvania Retreat Center to learn about and explore this unique area of the park and take a guided hike along the trails.
Learn about park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife
Learn about park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife.
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.