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Park Histories

Blog posts about the history of the parks

Looking down the lake from the grassy lawn, with the sandy beach on a slight hill with users swimming, towels and belongings on the beach and a person sitting on a bench. Evergreen trees and green shrubs and trees line the lake that is reflecting the clear blue sky.
Nolte State Park History
Orange sea star in tidepool
Obstruction Pass State Park History
Ocean City State Park entrance sign, covered in snow, icy plants in background.
Ocean City State Park History
Dirt trail leading to a wooden bridge in the distance flanked on both sides by lush green trees and undergrowth. The trail is sloping down and there appears to be some steps just out of sight.
Olallie State Park History
sign with white text hanging from poles surrounded by forest and grassland
Old Ruby State Park Heritage Site History
Red hey barn surrounded by early 1900 farm equipment. Green hills in the distance and light grey clouds against blue sky.
Olmstead Place Historical State Park History
Sand dunes at Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach State Park History
trail through grass and small trees
Pacific Pines State Park History
Three horse riders on brown, tan and black horses walk on a dirt road in front of an old trail stations painted orange with red trim. Two people wearing jeans and tshirts lean against the building watching the horse riders go by.
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail History
sand beach beside river with kayak resting on beach
Paradise Point State Park History
Personal watercraft anchored in the cove. Two white watercraft are clearly visible and a third is just barely visible along the shoreline. The cove is encircled by rocky shoreline and trees. The rock is orangish-brown but due to the lighting in the picture, it is hard to make out much detail.
Patos Island Marine State Park History
The white Arch on a sunny blue sky day
Peace Arch Historical State Park History
View of Pearrygin Lake looking toward the lake to the hills on the other side.
Pearrygin Lake State Park History
Boat at Penrose Point docks
Penrose Point State Park History
Small yellow flowers with small green leaves and a piece of driftwood take up the foreground with a view of the rocky beach behind them. In the midground the water is reflecting the light blue sky and white fluffy clouds. In the distance hills with rocky sides and forested tops are visible.
Posey Island Marine State Park History
grassy lake shore with boat pulled up on beach
Potholes State Park History

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