Recreation

  • Meet DNR’s new lead recreation planner: Glenn Glover

    There’s a new talent helping DNR to reach its goals: Glenn Glover. Glenn joined the agency in September as a lead recreation planner that will help DNR’s recreation program continue to develop high quality recreation destinations. Part of Glenn’s role will… Continue reading

  • Progress climbs on new mountain bike trail

    DNR recently opened the new Predator Trail on East Tiger Mountain, and we’re not stopping there. Two of DNR’s professional trail builders, Tyler Salvage and Kevin Schmuck, have been leading trail construction on a new climbing trail in East Tiger… Continue reading

  • Welcoming new conservation crews to DNR-managed lands

    Today marks the first day of crew deployments for new Washington Conservation Corps and Puget Sound Corps teams. Every year crews gain valuable work skills on DNR-managed lands before beginning careers in Washington’s workforce or pursuing higher education. Corps members gain experience… Continue reading

  • Lesser known trail activity packs in fun

    Ever been hiking or horseback riding on one of DNR’s 1,100 miles of trails and come across a mule, burro, llama, or even a goat? You might be surprised to know that DNR’s trails that allow horses for trail riding… Continue reading

  • Thanks to DNR’s National Public Lands Day volunteers

    Here’s our shout out to the volunteers who joined us at two work parties to celebrate National Public Lands Day last Saturday. Volunteers and partners from the Center for Natural Lands Management joined us at the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve… Continue reading

  • Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a beautiful new bridge

    Not only is today National Public Lands Day, but it also marks the reopening of our full 15-mile Tiger Mountain Trail thanks to a new 200-foot bridge that can better withstand flooding. A destination in itself, the Lower High Point… Continue reading

  • Hit the trail for views of fall color

    Washington is bursting into fall color and one of the best ways to enjoy it is to hit the trail. Below are seven top spots to do just that according to our Washington State Department of Natural Resources recreation managers… Continue reading

    Hit the trail for views of fall color

  • Share your thoughts on DNR’s draft trails policy before Sept. 28

    Love to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, and off-road vehicle ride on DNR’s 1,100 miles of trails around Washington state? Share your input about DNR’s new draft Recreational Trails Policy, which will guide DNR in trail management and development in collaboration with… Continue reading

  • Enjoy new downhill mountain bike trail on East Tiger Mountain

    Where will you ride this weekend? DNR is opening a new downhill mountain bike-only trail, the 1.8-mile Predator trail, this Saturday, Sept. 12. Named after the tiger, an apex predator at the top of the food chain, Tiger Mountain’s newest and… Continue reading

  • Working for Conservation Corps is working for DNR, and Washington

    This Labor Day, we’re celebrating how Washington Conservation Corps and Puget Sound Conservation Corps crews use valuable work on DNR-managed lands to launch them into Washington’s workforce and careers. Corps members gain experience while helping to fill a variety of needs – from working… Continue reading