The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

OLYMPIA, WA—Washington State Parks has announced its 2019-2020 winter schedule, with more than 100 parks remaining open for camping or day-use activities.

The winter schedule is available online at www.parks.state.wa.us/Winter-schedule. More than 100 parks will remain open during the winter, while about 19 parks are closed until dates in March, April or May, due to weather and other circumstances.

Each year, Washington State Parks identifies which parks will remain open and which will offer limited or partial services, such as fewer camping sites and restrooms. Specific areas within a park may...