Trailside Talks & Treats

Thirsty on the River Corridor Trail? Take a break and stop by the Falls Day-Use area to chat with a park interpreter and enjoy a trailside treat! This is a come and go station.

River Rock ID Swimming Adventure

The Cossatot River is lined with sand, pebbles, and large boulders. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks and minerals they were made of? Join park interpreters on a swimming adventure and identify the various rocks and minerals the Cossatot River consists of! All supplies provided. Dress water

The Life of a Box Turtle

Box turtles are fascinating creatures! These land-dwelling turtles are full of surprises. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a box turtle and meet our three-toed box turtle at the visitor center.

Technology in Nature Walk

Have you ever wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them on the trail! Please bring your

Intro to Nature Journaling

Discover a whole new way of seeing the world around you with a nature journal. Join a park interpreter to slow down and observe the beautiful scenery by the river. All supplies provided.

Birding Walk

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome. We will begin inside and walk around the visitor center and

Bee Baths

Did you know our buzzy pollinators need baths too? Join a park interpreter to explore the life of bees and create your very own bee bath to take home! No registration required. All supplies provided.

Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Baked Mac and Cheese

Hungry for a delicious homemade mac and cheese? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for mac and cheese cooked in a Dutch oven! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking, including how to care for and clean a Dutch oven, while a homemade meal is made before your eyes. Everyone will get to enjoy

Snakes of Cossatot River

Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!

Micro Hike

Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape – you never know what you might find! This trail is 0.5-mile round trip rated easy to moderate.

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