News Release

Local Organizations to Host Ride with a Ranger Program for Spring Break

Bike riders enjoying a ride along the Sacajawea Heritage Trail while learning about area natural and cultural history.

NPS/ MEGHAN MURPHY

News Release Date: March 15, 2023

Contact: Becky Burghart, 208-848-6098

Richland, W.A. –Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities, the REACH Museum, and REI, to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, April 1 at 9:00 am. Ride with a Ranger is a free, family-friendly interpretive bike ride along the Sacajawea Heritage Trail from Columbia Point Marina Park to the REACH Museum in Richland.

Participants will join National Park Service rangers and REACH Museum staff for an 8-mile round-trip ride from Columbia Point Marina Park to the REACH Museum. There will be two stops along the route for presentations on the way to the museum. At the REACH Museum, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on activities, walk the Energy Northwest Animal Trail, and explore indoor museum exhibits. 

Registration is required to participate in this free event. Event registration opens on March 15 and closes on March 31 at 6:00 pm. Bike Tri-Cities paid for museum admission for registrants.

“We are excited to offer this family-friendly ranger program and share the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Tri-Cities. Ride with a Ranger is the perfect activity to start spring break and enjoy the nice spring weather,” said Hanford Unit Site Manager Becky Burghart.

To register and learn more about the event, visit: www.biketricities.org.