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WALKER VALLEY UPDATE
If the gate is locked, park off the side of the road, so not to block traffic, and walk around the gate. The collecting are is less than 250 feet from the gate. Be sure to have a Discover Pass for each vehicle or you might get ticketed as the quarry is on state property.

Be sure to fill out the Walker Valley Questionaire about conditions during your field trip.
 Walker Valley Questionaire
Red Top Access Update
 Access to the rockhounding parking site is open and currently being used. Damage to the road has been repaired and slow travel is recommended going to the top. The area is presently fire restricted.
 Updated 09/14/12
Mineral and Fossils in Washington
(from WA DNR website)
Updated 09/01/19
Grizzly bear habitat maps from North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, Washington

Kalama area closed effective 05/06/10
Updated 05/11/10
Discover Pass required for Washington State Lands
Updated 04/19/12
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