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For groups of more than 20, call (509) 773-3145 to schedule a tour (subject to staff availability).
Meeting location: Registered participants for this hike should meet at the petroglyph parking area in the Horsethief Lake section of Columbia Hills State Park. Follow Horsethief Park Road down the hill. Go straight past turns for the ranger station, the day-use area and the boat launch. The petroglyph parking area will be a gravel lot on the left, just above the river.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your registration, please call the park office at (509) 773-3145.
Columbia Hills - She Who Watches Tour
Full Description
The She Who Watches (Tsagaglalal) guided tour is a .5-mile, round trip hike on uneven terrain that offers views of Native American pictographs and petroglyphs. Tours are scheduled 9 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 3 through Sept. 26. The purpose of each tour is to educate visitors and protect important cultural resources. Each tour is led by State Parks staff or volunteers and lasts from 1 to 1.5 hours.
Things to know:
- The trail to the pictographs/petroglyphs is uneven and does not meet ADA guidelines.
- Participants should wear footwear appropriate for uneven terrain.
- The trail can be hot and has no shade; participants should be well-hydrated and bring extra water and sun protection.
- Walking sticks are encouraged for those who may have a hard time hiking.
- Photos and videos taken during the program are to be used for personal use only. A Washington State Parks Film Permit is required for photos and videos taken for any commercial use.
- There are no restrooms at the trailhead. Restrooms are located near the campground.
- Pets are not allowed on the trail.
- Ticks, snakes and poisonous plants exist off the trail; stay on the trail to mitigate these risks.
- The site is protected by state and federal laws. Scratching or writing on rocks can be a felony. Removal of artifacts or natural objects is also a crime. Rocks near the trail may have pictographs on them; please do not touch or pick up anything without guidance from the tour guide. If any objects are found on the trail, please point them out to your guide.
For groups of more than 20, call (509) 773-3145 to schedule a tour (subject to staff availability).
Meeting location: Registered participants for this hike should meet at the petroglyph parking area in the Horsethief Lake section of Columbia Hills State Park. Follow Horsethief Park Road down the hill. Go straight past turns for the ranger station, the day-use area and the boat launch. The petroglyph parking area will be a gravel lot on the left, just above the river.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your registration, please call the park office at (509) 773-3145.
Open Sessions
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Session Day(s) Times Dates Location Age Participants
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She Who Watches Tour - April 9, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/9/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 9 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - April 10, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/10/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 4 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - April 23, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/23/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - April 24, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/24/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - April 30, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/30/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 1 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 1, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/1/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 5 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 7, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/7/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 8, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/8/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 7 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 14, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/14/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 21, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/21/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 28, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/28/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 7 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - May 29, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/29/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 4, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/4/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 5, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/5/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 11, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/11/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 12, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/12/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 1 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 18, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/18/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 19, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/19/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 9 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 25, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/25/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - June 26, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 6/26/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 2, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/2/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 3, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/3/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 9, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/9/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 10, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/10/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 16, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/16/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 17, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/17/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 3 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 23, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/23/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 24, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/24/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 30, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/30/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - July 31, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 7/31/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 6, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/6/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 7, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/7/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 13, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/13/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 14, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/14/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 20, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/20/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 21, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/21/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 27, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/27/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Aug. 28 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 8/28/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 3, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/3/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 4, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/4/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 10, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/10/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 11, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/11/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 17, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/17/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 18, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/18/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 24, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/24/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
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She Who Watches Tour - Sept. 25, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 9/25/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 0 / 12 Register
Other Sessions
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Session Day(s) Times Dates Location Age Participants
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She Who Watches Tour - April 16, 2021 F 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/16/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 12 / 12 Join Waitlist
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She Who Watches Tour - April 17, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 4/17/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 12 / 12 Join Waitlist
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She Who Watches Tour - May 15, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/15/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 12 / 12 Join Waitlist
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She Who Watches Tour - May 22, 2021 Sa 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 5/22/2021 Columbia Hills State Park 8 and over 12 / 12 Join Waitlist