A woman stands in the hollow of a large tree in the forest.

Exploration starts here!

Upcoming Events

27 Apr

Spokane River Run

Riverside State Park

The Spokane River Run is a series of trail runs through Riverside State Park.
27 Apr

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
02 May

Ranger Hour - Busy Bee Pollination Party

Deception Pass State Park

Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!

Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
Deer grazing on a green grassy slope with dark mountains rising in the background

Support Your Parks!

Did you know Washington State Parks are primarily funded by the fees we collect? You can also support parks by making a donation or shopping with us.