Amon Creek Natural Preserve
Wetland, riparian and shrub-steppe trails along the west fork of Amon Creek; more than 150 bird species recorded. Trailheads off South Leslie Road and at Claybell Park.
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Sacajawea Historical State Park
State park at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers where the Lewis and Clark expedition camped in 1805, with an interpretive center, picnic lawns and river access. Discover Pass required.
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Chiawana Park
West Pasco riverfront park on the Columbia with picnic areas and a section of the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
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Clover Island
Port of Kennewick island with a marina, a riverside walkway, the lighthouse viewpoint, public art and waterfront dining.
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Hanford Reach National Monument
The last free-flowing, non-tidal stretch of the Columbia River in the U.S., with the White Bluffs, salmon spawning beds and shrub-steppe wildlife. Start at the REACH Museum for maps and context.
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Columbia Park
The region’s signature riverfront park: miles of Columbia River shoreline, the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a family fishing pond, playgrounds, boat launches and a bandshell for festivals.
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Red Mountain Trails
Wagon-ride wine tours and trail rides on horseback through Red Mountain vineyards.
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Wheat Head Brewing Co.
Farm brewery and wedding venue in the hills south of Kennewick, with weekend live music.
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Lampson Cable Bridge Run
A Tri-Cities December tradition: 1-mile, 5K and 10K races with 10 age divisions and a wheelchair division.
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Pasco Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
Clues post daily at 8 am on the Pasco Parks Facebook page; find candy canes hidden around Pasco and scan the QR codes for prize entries. Grand prize at the Winterfest tree lighting.