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Make your 2025 plans to run with Bob Ross… in spirit… to support trees and your state parks! Inspired by Bob Ross’ passion for the outdoors, the Washington State Parks Foundation is pleased to host Washington’s “2025 Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K” to take place between Earth […]
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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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Sacajawea State Park – Adaptive Swing Set Inspired by Kason, a 9-year-old park visitor who loves to swing, Sacajawea State Park wanted to update their swing set to accommodate special needs riders. Washington State Parks Foundation donors helped us bring this dream to reality in 2024. The new swing set
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2024 Amphitheater Improvement Projects Amphitheaters are a vital part of the visitor experience at Washington State Parks. These spaces give park-goers a space to gather, learn, and grow together. In 2024, our donors helped us fund some much-needed repairs and updates for several amphitheaters. Here are a few parks providing
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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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