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Park Histories

Blog posts about the history of the parks

trail leading around a bend of the lake just above the rocky shore
Potlatch State Park History
A low, shimmering waterfall flows past basalt rock covered in moss. Thick forest can be seen in the background.
Rainbow Falls State Park History
A stand of trees with golden leaves silhouetted by the rising sun, with a mountain in the background.
Rasar State Park History
suspension bridge over river surrounded by rocky cliffs
Riverside State Park History
A dirt trail is on the right with a huge downed tree to the left with it's massive roots visible. The undergrowth and ferns are growing up and around the log and in the background lush green trees and undergrowth can be seen.
Rockport State Park History
historic house with well kept landscaping
Rothschild House State Park Heritage Area History
Inside the Interpretive Center, a small statue of Sacajawea sits on a podium with a narrative of the history of the Lewis and Clark Trail journey behind her. Other displays can be seen in the background.
Sacajawea Historical State Park History
gravel beach with forest on shore
Saddlebag Island Marine State Park Hisotry
The grotto is made up of hundreds of stones of varying colors surrounded by multiple bushes and lush green trees. There is a path leading up to the grotto with a few steps.
Saint Edward State Park History
Sunny day at Saltwater beach. A person plays with their dog in the water.
Saltwater State Park History
Scenic Beach Emel House Gazebo with lawn
Scenic Beach State Park History
entrance sign to new campground
Schafer State Park History
water with trees reflecting off a boardwalk with distant view of Mt. St. Helens Volcano shrouded with fog
Seaquest State Park History
The rocky shoreline of Sequim Bay.
Sequim Bay State Park History
Skagit Island from a distance
Skagit Island Marine State Park History
Welcome sign with trees and flowers
South Whidbey State Park History

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