Federation Forest State Park, Natural reserve in King County, US
Federation Forest State Park is a forest reserve in King County covering more than 600 acres of old-growth Douglas fir, hemlock, spruce, and cedar trees. The land is accessed through hiking trails of varying difficulty and features an Interpretive Center with exhibits.
The land was protected from logging in 1928 when the Washington chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs purchased it from a timber company. This action preserved a valuable forest stand in the region.
The Interpretive Center tells the story of the Salish people who once lived along the White River and how the forest was saved from logging. Visitors can experience this connection to local indigenous heritage directly today.
The park is accessible by car, though a Discover Pass is required for parking and vehicle entry. Seven miles of hiking trails offer options for different fitness levels and time budgets.
A native plant garden beside the Interpretive Center displays more than twenty indigenous plant species with informational markers. This garden allows visitors to discover the natural variety that historically shaped the region.
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