Washington State Parks News Releases

News Release 13-004

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
1111 Israel Road S.W., P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8500
Don Hoch, Director

Calendar announcement – Lake Sammamish State Park offers kayak nature tours

OLYMPIA – Feb. 27, 2013 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to kayak nature tours at Lake Sammamish State Park, March 17 and 24.

EVENT: Kayak Academy is now taking registrations for its annual spring nature tour along the shores of Lake Sammamish. A professional kayak guide leads the two-hour tour along the shores of Lake Sammamish and up a portion of Issaquah Creek. During the tour, a state park ranger will present an on-the-water program about the great blue heron. In addition to the herons, participants frequently see a variety of waterfowl and raptors such as bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. Spotting scopes will be available for land-based bird viewing, but participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars to view birds from the water.

WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. March 17 and March 24

WHERE: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, Issaquah

WHO’S INVITED: Individuals, couples and families interested in viewing wildlife from a different perspective.

PARK HISTORY: Lake Sammamish State Park hosts one of the largest heronries in the greater Seattle area with 80 to 100 great blue heron nesting pairs.

INFORMATION:

Registration fee: $12 per person

Kayak rentals
Single, sit-on-top kayak: $12
Double or triple, sit-on-top kayak: $15

Free dry suits and life vests will be provided to all participants to use on the tour. Dress for the weather and wear footwear that can get wet.

Pre-registration is required. Call Kayak Academy at (206) 527-1825 or toll free at (866) 306-1825. More information is available at www.kayakacademy.com.