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Squish! State Park & Ranger Station

One of our original exhibits, renovated and expanded over the years, the Squish! State Park and Ranger Station invites visitors to:

  • explore a cave with stalactites and stalagmites, as well as animals found in the Pacific Northwest;

  • learn the different signs utilized by national and state park rangers and what they mean;

  • enjoy a picnic at a park bench after a boat ride;

  • learn the importance of fire, water, and camp safety; and

  • trace animal tracks onto paper.

A close-up of the mural expanding the exhibit wall, created by artist Adam Tamarkin.
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A sneak peek at the Ranger Station as it was being built.
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Volunteers from Palo Alto Software helped to build a picnic table that's taller to accommodate older kids and grown-ups.

How does the Squish! State Park & Ranger Station support play-based education?

“My kids love the camping area! The kids have freedom and there’s not a lot of reasons to say ‘no’ which is great. It builds independence and I love this priceless experience.”
— Anonymous
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