Communities Enjoy Arts in the Parks
Folk and Traditional Arts Program Continues to Foster Old Traditions while Facilitating New Celebrations with New Director Makaela Kroin
Announcing Park Improvement Project grants!
Thanks to you, we’ve been able to fund twice as many Park Improvement Projects as last year, with 20 amazing new projects across the state.
Veterans Take on Restoring Parks
Since 2005, the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) has engaged in projects that connect restoration work with ecotherapy throughout Washington State, but veterans in Eastern Washington could benefit from further opportunities.
UW’s Shelby Logsdon Sets Out to Collect and Analyze State Park Data
Cities worldwide are making efforts to bring more green to the people, and some are even implementing policies that guarantee public access to parks on per-person or per-square-mile kinds of bases.
Winter’s Not Over Yet (and That’s a Good Thing) – 9 tips to get outside
Whether you’re ready for the snow or prefer to stick to those lower elevations, Washington State Parks are host to a varied array of adventures to brighten your winter.
Let’s Go Clamming! Your get outside guide
Razor clam season is officially open for business from January 28 through February 3, with promise for many further openings this winter.
Park Improvement Highlight: The Jackson House
Each of Washington’s State Parks boasts a rich, unique history, and the Jackson House State Park Heritage Site is no exception.
WSPF and Friends Groups Thank Governor Inslee
This week, we teamed up with 14 Friends Groups to thank Governor Inslee for his support of state parks in his proposed 2015-17 budget.
2014 Was a Banner Year for Parks!
With member support, Washington State Parks Foundation was able to fund special park projects, hold a number of exciting park events, and raise awareness among governmental officials of the importance of supporting increased public funding for parks.