The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dian Ver Valen

Passers by may have noticed the day-use area of Lewis & Clark Trail State Park close recently after being open most of the off season. The park, both day-use and camping, will open this week for the spring and summer, but lack of staffing means both will close again in the fall and winter, according to a state parks spokesperson. Staff tried to keep the day-use open as a rest stop in the off season but couldn't maintain it.