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State Parks free day recognizes National Public Lands Day Sept. 24
Don't miss out on the next free day at any Washington state park on September 24. Fall is a great time to get outdoors and admire all the changing colors. Take a brisk hike, plan a camping trip, spend a day of fishing or go for a bike ride with friends. Washington's state parks offer a variety of terrain and recreational opportunities for all your outdoor interests.
Like what you see? You can support your state parks by purchasing a Discover Pass, which gives you access to millions of acres of state recreation lands year round. Learn more.
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If you're looking for a tranquil place to go camping or fishing this fall, be sure to check Curlew State Park.
Located in Northeastern Washington, the park sits along the shores of Curlew Lake, a 5.5-mile long lake, popular for trout, largemouth bass and tiger muskie fishing. Curlew Lake also has some of the best rainbow trout fishing in the area. Learn more about the great fishing at Curlew.
Bring your binoculars! Bald eagle, heron and osprey nesting areas are also visible from the park, making wildlife watching a popular activity.
Curlew is also known for its exceptionally green lawns, and the park offers both tent camping and RV accommodations. A sea plane dock is also located in the south campground. For more information about the park or to book your next vacation, visit http://parks.state.wa.us/493/Curlew-Lake.
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Upcoming events:
Sacajawea Heritage Days - Sept. 23-24
The Friends of Sacajawea State Park and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Folk & Traditional Arts Program invite the public to experience living history at Heritage Days in Sacajawea State Park, near Pasco.
This event
features re-enactments covering the history of the area from the Ice Age Floods
through 1927, when the park was established by the Daughters of the Pioneers.
The Heritage Days celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Sacajawea Historical State Park, 2503 Sacajawea Park Rd., Pasco. More information about the Heritage Days is here.
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