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State Park First Day Hikes
January 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
To celebrate the New Year & First Day Hikes, today is a State Parks “free day” when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. Details here…
First Day Hikes
Cama Beach State Park from 9:00-10:30am
Cranberry Lake
Meet at the drop-off shelter at Cama Beach
Leashed dogs are allowed
No registration required
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See a video of the trail here…
Camano Island State Park from 1:00 – 2:30pm
Howard Adams Trail
Meet: Restrooms near the group campground
Beginner-Friendly
Leashed dogs are allowed
No registration required
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Deception Pass State Park 8:30am
Kick off 2026 at Deception Pass State Park by helping us plant trees at Pass Lake!
Instead of our traditional First Day Hike, we are seeking your assistance in planting trees in the fields along the shoreline of Pass Lake. Historically, these areas were used for hay production, but in recent years, this practice has ceased due to the growth of buttercups and daisies. Our goal is to create a mixed conifer forest around Pass Lake, with the aim of revegetating 19.5 acres of the former hay fields surrounding the lake.
There are two groups 9:00am – 12:30pm and 1:00-4:30pm | The event will begin at 8:30 AM, with the first planting group starting at 9:00 AM. Please note that your Eventbrite ticket is valid for one car and includes all participants within. To accommodate everyone, we encourage carpooling, as parking will be limited to 50 cars per planting group. We recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof shoes, as the restoration site requires a 0.7-mile walk to access and may be wet. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided; however, participants should bring their own gloves. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as the event will take place rain or shine.
Registration required
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South Whidbey State Park – 10:00am – 11:30am
Meet at the South Whidbey State Park Amphitheater
Leashed dogs are allowed
Registration required: Please email [email protected] to register
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