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Interpretation and history at Lake Easton

History

The park is located within a glacial valley in the Washington Cascade Range. The Northern Pacific Railroad built a tunnel through the Cascades beginning at Easton.

Interpretive opportunities

South Cle Elum Historic Railyard: The railyard features the South Cle Elum Depot Museum. The museum is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays. Winter hours are by appointment only. The restaurant (currently not open), interpretive trail, museum and an electric substation are adjacent to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.

Junior Ranger programs: The park offers summer programs for kids, 1 p.m. Saturdays, in the park amphitheater. Program details may be found on the park bulletin board.