• The calm, inviting waters of the Spokane Arm. Photo Credit: NPS\LARO\John Salisbury

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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Astronomy Programs

J. Elvidge conducts an astronomy program

Ranger Janice conducts an astronomy program at Keller Campground.

C. Hanson/NPS

Look up and explore the universe far beyond the park. Our 2012-2013 astronomy programs are available now!

Lake Roosevelt offers the following programs:

Activities are from Astronomy From the Ground Up and presented by a National Park Service Sky Ranger.

Choose from the links above or contact our educational specialist for more information.

Did You Know?

fire fighter looking at a stand of ponderosas that have become a wildfire danger

Fire is a natural part of Lake Roosevelt's dry forest and desert environment. Park fire fighters, to protect nearby landowners, manage the forest by extinguishing any wildfire, as well as thin, pile up, and burn excess vegetation in winter. Prescribed fires may be lit to burn what is left.