The park was named after Mr. Fields, an early settler who developed the spring used by settlers who came by to cut wood. It is situated on an Indian route from Oregon to Idaho, and the Indians would often stop in the area to dig roots.

The park is located in the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington and offers spectacular views of three states and the Grande Ronde River. Some activities are camping, hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching as well as cross country skiing in the winter. The park is 4 miles south of Anatone and 28 miles south of Clarkston.

The Washington State Parks system includes more than 125 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.

Location: PO Box 37, Anatone Washington 99401 Telephone 509-256-3332

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham continuing thru December 4 Fall Wreath and Barrel Tasting Wenatchee November 27 thru November 29

Other upcoming events include: Lighted Christmas Parade Lynden December 5 Winterfest Gig Harbor November 28 thru November 29 Desert Wind Dungeness Crab Feed Prosser January 23 48th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival Vancouver January 28 thru January 30 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7