Wildlife, Constellations, and Bushcraft at the Goldendale Observatory

State Parks was founded in 1913, making it older than the National Parks system. We offer a variety of recreation opportunities and provide stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. Our system has over 100 developed parks, 1,300 miles of trails, more than 6,000 campsites and over 2,700 facilities – including more than 800 historic buildings. Despite managing the fewest number of acres of any state-managed lands agency, we serve the most visitors. More than 40 million people visit each year, including 39 million day-use visitors and 2.3 million overnight visitors. Our statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.