More than 30 state parks will offer First Day Hikes

The most convenient, and economical, location for local visitors wanting to see a Washington State Park may be Palouse Falls State Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day with free admission and opportunity to join a photo scavenger hunt.

Park officials could not be contacted for details.

Palouse Falls State Park is reached by picking up State Route 261 after Washtucna, and the destination is about 45 miles from Ritzville, on the way to Lyons Ferry Marina.

Palouse Falls is Washington’s official state waterfall.

Throughout the state park system, more than 30 state parks will host staff-le...