3 Fun Ways to Enjoy Winter Weekends in State Parks It’s cold outside! But don’t let that stop you from enjoying the winter wonderland in Washington State Parks. There are so many activities to choose from that’ll be sure to fill your winter weekends with play, joy, and fun. Sno-Parks […]
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Visitors Have “Magical” Experiences on New Year’s Day Magical, delightful, and enchanting. These are all adjectives park rangers and volunteers used to describe visitor experiences at First Day Hikes this year. “The whole experience was amazing,” said Lorena Medina-Dirksen, a ranger who led a beginner-level snowshoe hike at Lake Easton.
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Experience Your State Parks for Free in 2025 Spencer Spit State Park “Family Sunset” by Becci Keays Get your hiking boots ready! You have the opportunity to hike for FREE at Washington state parks in 2025. Captivating views, fresh air, and natural beauty are more easy to enjoy than ever.
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Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike Wallace Falls by Joe Crumley Close your eyes and imagine fresh winter air, a warm pair of gloves, and leaves crunching underfoot — this could be your New Year’s Day experience. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, park staff
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South Puget Sound Mobile Pump-Out Program Puget Sound is a defining scenic feature and economic asset in Western Washington. Waste discharged from vessels navigating the Sound poses safety risks and threatens the environment of this remarkable natural resource. This summer, we provided matching donor funds for a mobile pump-out program
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2024 Accessibility Improvement Projects Washington State Parks Foundation is on a mission to make our state parks more welcoming for all. State park visitors tend to be less diverse and of a higher socioeconomic status than Washington’s overall population. Our 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study revealed state parks can
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2024 Intern Programs Washington State Parks have rich histories and diverse natural environments. Park staff and interns are key to inspiring visitor interest and learning about all our parks have to offer. In 2024, donors helped us support interpretive naturalist internship programs in various parks, expanding staff impact. Interpretation is
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2024 Trail Improvement Projects Every day, the beautiful trails in our state parks promote physical health, community-building, and enjoyment of the outdoors. The wear and tear that comes with regular use and bad weather sometimes means our trails need support. Thanks to donor contributions, we completed several trail improvement projects
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