Claim: South Whidbey Island State Park was established in 1963 in Washington, it covers an area of 381 acres and contains many mature specimens of western red cedar.
Evidence: 1963 Island, Washington, United States 381 acres (154 ha) The state park contains many mature specimens of western red cedar, Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, and western hemlock, some of the largest on Whidbey island, including a giant cedar over 500 years old.