Schafer State Park Bridge Live Cam

Ancient Roots and Native Inhabitants

The lands surrounding Schafer State Park have witnessed a transformation over millennia, with each epoch leaving its mark on the natural landscape and cultural heritage. Long before European settlers arrived, Native American tribes, including the historic Twana people, thrived in this region. Their deep connection with the land is evident in the remnants of their daily life, ritual sites, and the age-old trails they carved through dense forests and along winding waterways. These indigenous communities revered the natural world, regarding the diverse flora and fauna as spiritual guardians and essential elements of their survival, a legacy that still resonates in the local cultural identity.