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Beacon Rock to remain closed as other state parks reopen Tuesday

The state released a list this weekend of the 29 state parks not included in this week's partial reopening; most are in rural Gorge, coastal areas

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The summit of Beacon Rock features this expansive view upriver toward Bonneville Dam. (Post-Record file photo)

Beacon Rock in Skamania County is on the list of 29 Washington state parks that will not reopen for day-use this week. 

On Monday, April 27, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced he was lifting restrictions on most fishing and hunting seasons, allowing limited golfing and partially reopening several outdoor recreation sites, including state parks, state public lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife areas.

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