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The Amazing Olmstead-Smith Historical Gardeners The year 2023 represents 30 years since the founding of the Olmstead-Smith Historical Gardeners volunteer group in 1993. We’re lucky to have founding gardener Dorothy Stanely share some information about the history of the park, the gardener’s group, and the beautiful garden at Olmstead Place …
Check Out Washington this summer with an Adventure Pack! Washington State Parks Foundation, in partnership with WSECU, State Parks and State Libraries has launched the Check Out Washington Adventure Pack Program that allows local library card holders to check out Adventure Packs, including special Discover Passes, for a week at a …
We completed 16 park improvement projects to restore and improve parks, campsites, interpretive centers and trails for your visits this summer. These projects were completed in 2021 and funded by the gifts to the Foundation from donors – people like you – who love parks and want to make parks …
Trail Maintenance Tools to Guide the Way in South Whidbey State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour As a 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant recipient, Friends of Whidbey State Parks will be receiving new tools and supplies for trail maintenance! These new equipment will allow volunteers to conveniently maintain trails …
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New Outdoor Shower Station for Sun Lakes Dry Falls Visit the Park Virtual Tour When you visit Sun Lakes State Park, you’ll find the breathtaking Park Lake which consists of a large fish population such as rainbow trout and kokanee. Currently, the park restrooms do not have a shower for …
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Supporting the Local Fishing Community at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour Lewis & Clark Trail State Park’s location along the rivers offers various opportunities for water activities like fishing, swimming, and tubing. With support from the 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant, Lewis & Clark …
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Park Improvement Project Funding Provides Ways to Stay Hydrated and Protect the Environment Visit the Park Virtual Tour In efforts to minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles, the 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant will help fund a new water bottle filling station for Wanapum State Park. This bottle filling …
New Mattresses for Camp Wooten Retreat Center Visit the Park Virtual Tour Sitting in the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington, Camp Wooten State Park holds the largest Retreat Center in Washington. Every year, eager campers visit the State Park for the overnight Retreat Center! As a 2021 Park Improvement Project …
Promoting a Bicycle-Friendly Environment at Fort Worden State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour To provide optimal bicycle parking at Fort Worden State Park, the 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant will provide bicycle racks for: the East Gate beach access, the Marine Science Center, and three campsite areas. These U-shaped …
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