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Learning from the Yacolt Burn: Looking back at the historic burn, 119 years later.
Reaching 239,000 acres, the Yacolt Burn was the largest forest fire in Washington history for more than a century. The exact cause of the burn remains unknown. What is known, however, is that the lack of infrastructure failed to mitigate… Continue reading
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9 Things We Learned in 2020
As we find ourselves more than a year into the pandemic, we are taking a break and looking back at how far we have come. Last year was one of enormous change. As an outdoor community, we have learned so… Continue reading
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We aren’t out of the woods yet
As the weather warms up, people will head to the mountains in search of outdoor adventures and are surprised that there is still plenty of winter weather up there. In some areas, depending on elevation and other factors, snow can… Continue reading
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Ahtanum Gates Open May 1
During this winter saw very high snowfall in the many parts of the Ahtanum. These conditions could persist through the rest of March and April, and there could be snowdrifts visible into June. Continue reading
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Can I host my event?
DNR recently released the latest version of COVID safety guidelines for volunteers. We’ve put together a summary of that guidance here to answer your questions. I want to put on a small event. Great. According to Governor Inslee’s Reopening Plan,… Continue reading
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New Year, New Volunteer Guidelines
What do the new guidelines mean for volunteering with DNR? Volunteers make the world go round. Well, they at least help keep DNR’s trails and facilities maintained and safe for all kinds of recreationists on our public lands. We know… Continue reading
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Take a hike, help the economy. No, really.
Washington’s outdoor recreation economy is actually one of the most robust industries in the state. Continue reading
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We are staying inside and you should too
We all love to get outside and enjoy the remarkable forests and beaches around us and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages nearly 6 million acres of public lands, including 1,200 miles of trails and over 160 recreation sites.… Continue reading
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Over 65,000 Volunteer Hours in 2019 on DNR Land
In 2019, the Recreation Program at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was hard at work completing numerous projects to improve your recreation experience. Continue reading
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Winter Recreation Safety Tips
Snowflakes are falling. You’ve switched out tennis shoes for ski boots. Your hot chocolate consumption has shot up at an alarming rate. Wintertime is in full swing. The coldest months of the year offer some sensational recreating opportunities; many Washingtonians… Continue reading
