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One month until the launch of our new website!
Sept. 26, 2023 - Exploring your state parks will soon get much easier with the launch of our new website next month!
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You can try backpacking at Washington state parks!
Oct. 4, 2023 - Work your way up to a backcountry adventure - or simply enjoy walk-in camping 100 yards to 1/2 mile from your car!
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Come celebrate Cambodian, Iu Mien culture at Saltwater State Park!
Aug. 2, 2023 - We can't take you to Southeast Asia, but we can help you learn about and celebrate the Iu Mien, Hmong, Khmu, Lao and Cambodian communities!
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How a Washington State Parks park aide job led to a brilliant career
April 19, 2023 - In 1986, UW college junior and Montesano native, Becky Daniels, took a summer park aide job at Lake Sylvia. Bringing a heart and spirit as big as her '80s hair, she worked two blissful summers before launching a career that led her back to State Parks. She became a manager and executive leader, and she shares her experience in this guest blog.
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The nitty-gritty WA State Parks wedding planner
April 12, 2023 - You've chosen your perfect Washington state park wedding location, and now the planning begins! Get tips and tools on booking, permits and ranger wisdom on how to make your dream day a dream come true.
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Announcing the 2022 State Parks Volunteer Award Winners!
April 7, 2023 - Washington State Parks volunteers regularly show their dedication by helping maintain our parks and by sharing their knowledge with park visitors as we work toward a common goal of protecting our state lands. We want to thank all the volunteers for their hard work and announce our 2022 award winners.
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The women who dreamt of preservation
March 24, 2023 - Jean Caithness Greenlees had a dream of preserving old growth forest and initiated an effort to preserve a tract of land for use as a park, which is known today as Federation Forest.
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Washington State Parks weddings: plan your dream day!
March 15, 2023 - Wedding planning can be fun once you decide to hold your nuptials in a Washington state park.
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Building a picnicker's paradise at Lake Sammamish State Park
March 7, 2023 - We’re excited to begin work on several improvements and upgrades that will help make Lake Samm's Sunset Beach an even better gathering place for years to come.