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Make the best of winter – Snowshoe Hikes
Get your snowshoes and head to state parks. This month Lake Easton
Dog hikes
Join Washington State Parks Foundation for dog-friendly hikes. You’ll enjoy a nature
Donor Support Makes Check Out Washington Program a Success
Because of our donor’s generosity, we were able to launch of the
Parks Improvement Projects Updates for 2019
Through the generosity of our donors, Washington State Parks Foundation provided awards to all
Mount St Helens Visitor Center Hosts Summer Naturalist
Because of our donor’s support, as well as funding from the National
Fort Worden’s Trails Restored!
Because of generous donors, Ft. Worden’s trails are so much better! Gifts to Washington
Arts in the Parks 2019
Because of donor support, this summer featured more amazing events than ever!
Journey to the Parks Virtual Field Trips
We are proud to highlight our successful Journey to the Parks program. At a cost of $1.92 per student we provided over 15,600 school kids with education programs and virtual field trips to state parks where they learned from experts in orca behavior and marine ecology.
Explore interactive data
Advocacy: How does Washington State Parks compare with other state parks systems?
Herstory: Esther Stark Maltby
In honor of Women’s History Month, each week in March we are celebrating the roles of women in protecting, restoring and donating Washington State parklands and historic sites that they donated for future generations – places for you and me.
20 Park Improvement Project Grant Awards
Through the generosity of our donors Washington State Parks Foundation provides awards to 20 state parks that requested support. Tap on photos below to learn about some recent grants and note the list for parks that will be improved for your visits next summer.
Skiing with Dogs
Skijoring is an ancient form of transportation originating in Scandinavia. Etymologically, it comes from the Norwegian ski, ski, and kjøring, driving.
Veterans get to work at state parks
Three veterans will mark this Veterans’ Day as part of the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) Park Champions Program.
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.
Military veterans restore Palouse to Cascades Trail
With your support veterans in Eastern Washington have new opportunities on the Palouse to Cascades Trail.
Spring inspirations for your next trip
Spring is upon us and its time to migrate over to your favorite state park to get in touch with the natural world.
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.
We Celebrate the Passage of the State Capital Budget
We are pleased to report that the legislature passed a capital budget that Governor Inslee has signed and which will provide over $53M for state parks construction and improvement projects across the state.
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.