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Our year is off and running. How about yours? |
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First Day Hikes were a hit
For those of you who joined us on First Day Hikes in our parks, thank you for spending the first day of 2025 with us!
Over 30 state parks held 45 activities, including hikes, bike rides, horse rides and snowshoes.
1,847 people participated, covering a collective 2,754.8 miles of distance.
Maryhill and Lake Sammamish also held polar plunges. Brrrr!
We’d call that a great start to a new year!
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Construction projects
Bomb cyclone storm repairs
Thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers, Wallace Falls and several trails at Squak Mountain state parks have reopened after sustaining damage in the Nov. 19 “Bomb Cyclone” storm.
A few trails at Squak Mountain remain closed, however. They are the Old Griz, Eastside and Phil’s Creek trails.
Nisqually State Park
An exciting new phase of development starts this month at Nisqually State Park. The park will close Jan. 26 through the summer while crews begin a forest health thinning project. This work is part of the development of the park, which is being completed in phases.
Learn more about the Nisqually development plan.
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 Low season means last minute getaways
The holidays are over, but it’s still dark and cold out. What’s a Washingtonian to do?
We're in our low season, but that means hardy souls who enjoy wintry outdoorsing can often find last-minute camping, cabin and yurt availability.
Use our reservations system to book your experience of choice! Look for parks that offer same-day and next-day reservations, and check out the flexible dates feature in case your chosen park is full on your preferred dates.
You can also try primitive snow camping (with proper gear, of course) at Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee and Fields Spring state parks! Learn more about the ins and outs of winter camping here.
And, for all you master planners booking fall trips already, check out our Tree ID blog in which we pay homage to our golden treasure, the larch tree.
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Are you new to Washington’s outdoors, or are you a pro who still scratches their head trying to match the proper pass with the corresponding destination?
If so, you’re not alone. And we’re here for you.
Check out this handy guide that parses out the pass systems for state and federal lands.
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What are your New Year's resolutions?
Maybe they involve visiting a new park, learning about our state's history, attending a concert on the beach, making the perfect S’more over a campfire or just getting outside more often!
Find what you are looking for on our website:
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