A 200-acre, day-use heritage park on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an old oak grove watered by natural springs, Fort Simcoe State Park provides insight into local Native American culture and tells the story of mid-19th century army life when it was an 1850's-era military installation. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 1974, the park contains five original fort buildings. Yearly events include military re-enactments, traditional tribal dancers, military displays, and antique car shows.