Discover Pass
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The popular Cattle Point NRCA gets a make over
Located on the southern-most tip of San Juan Island, Cattle Point Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) is a well-loved area that boasts magnificent views of the surrounding islands and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Unfortunately, increased visits to the… Continue reading
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Volunteer at the mysterious Mima Mounds NAP near Olympia
This spring, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting three volunteer work parties at the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve (NAP) to get the area ready for summer visitors. Join us and start working towards your complimentary… Continue reading
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The perfect holiday gift is now even better… choose your Discover Pass start date!
Not sure what to give your friends and loved ones this holiday season? How about an Annual Discover Pass? For only $35 (if purchased online) it’s the perfect gift that keeps on giving… all year long! Another reason it makes a… Continue reading
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Fall is a busy time for visitors to (and inhabitants of) DNR-managed state trust lands
It’s fall. Leaves are falling. And bighorn sheep, like this one spotted in Loomis State Forest in Okanogan County, have been busy bulking up for winter. See more fall scenery photos on our blog earlier this week or, better still, get… Continue reading
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After-school field trips to get kids outside on DNR-managed lands
Attention parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles! School has started, but that doesn’t mean the recreation fun you had this summer has to end. There’s one school subject your kids can’t experience in the classroom, and it can help your children… Continue reading
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Forest Road Survival Guide
As the beautiful fall colors light up the forest, many outdoor enthusiasts put on their orange vests and head out to hunt, hike, or just enjoy the scenery on Department of Natural Resources (DNR) managed lands. Before you head out,… Continue reading
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Many DNR volunteers are working towards a complimentary Discover Pass this weekend
Did you know that volunteers can earn vouchers toward a complimentary Discover Pass by putting in 24 hours of time working on eligible projects on recreation lands managed by DNR, Washington State Parks, or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife?… Continue reading
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Beat the ‘end of summer’ blues this Labor Day weekend
Many Washingtonian families are packing up the car to get outside and enjoy the last bit of summer this Labor Day weekend. There is a feeling of excitement about creating memories, but also a heavy heart that another Northwest summer… Continue reading
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Tahuya River Horse Camp – non-motorized only again this weekend
Tahuya River Horse Camp will be available for non-motorized use only this weekend, so pack up the horses and head out to Tahuya River Horse Camp! Earlier this year, the Tahuya/Green Mountain Focus Group decided to give equestrian users an… Continue reading
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Celebrate and recreate Washington’s Indian summer
…it’s gonna be a stunner! This year an Indian summer is in the forecast for Washington State. What does that mean for Washington recreationalists? It means we get to play in warm, summer-like weather through September and possibly into October… Continue reading