Recreation
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Unique ways to experience DNR-managed lands: Trial bikes
What has two wheels, no seat, and helps riders to navigate steep climbs, large obstacles, and tight turns? Trial bikes. The off-trail recreation activity involves riders testing their agility by riding over natural obstacles in the forest, such as downed logs and rocks… Continue reading
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Planning for new trails in Yacolt Burn State Forest
Last month DNR kicked off its first meeting to celebrate a new planning project for 17 miles of future hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trail in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, near Camas. Supported by a grant from the Washington State… Continue reading
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New mountain bike trails coming to Stillaguamish Valley
In partnership with the Darrington community, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, legislative leaders, and the public, DNR is developing a new 20-mile bike park on North Mountain near Darrington, with trails opening as early as next spring. Now’s the time to… Continue reading
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Explore Elbe Hills and Tahoma state forests right from your smartphone
Did you know that you can take all of Elbe Hills and Tahoma state forests’ trails with you – wherever you go? With our free geo-referenced map, you can easily navigate the 50,000-acre forests’ trails with your smartphone. Using the… Continue reading
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Use that extra hour to enjoy DNR-managed lands
We gain an hour of daylight this weekend with daylight saving time. Why not use that extra time to get out and explore DNR-managed lands? See our top pics for where to enjoy Washington’s great outdoors below, or visit our… Continue reading
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Explore DNR-managed lands from green dot roads
Enjoy forest drives, wildlife viewing, camping, or hunting? DNR has just the place for you – a network of green dot roads in southeastern Washington. DNR manages a green dot road system in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish… Continue reading
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Enjoy thru-hiking? Check out DNR’s Pacific Northwest Trail connections
Did you know that when you recreate on DNR-managed lands, you also have access to a trail that starts in the jagged Rockies of Glacier National Park and traverses six mountain ranges before ending in the wilderness coast of Olympic National… Continue reading
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Share your ideas for new Reiter Foothills Forest trail names
Have ideas about what to name DNR’s new motorized trails in the Reiter Foothills Forest? Share them before Nov. 15. To submit suggestions, attend our October Reiter Foothills focus group meeting at 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 28 in the Snohomish County Admin… Continue reading
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Mark your calendars: DNR celebrates Predator Trail with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
DNR and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance are celebrating a new 1.8-mile trail in Tiger Mountain State Forest on Oct. 24. Join us to share a pig roast BBQ and celebrate the official opening of Predator Trail, an expert-only technical and challenging descent. Celebration… Continue reading
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Shout out to Dirty Harry’s Peak trail volunteers
Big thanks to DNR volunteers and our partners from the Washington Trails Association who are helping DNR rebuild the Dirty Harry’s Peak Trail, located in the Snoqualmie Corridor near North Bend. Volunteers have hand built about one-third of a mile… Continue reading