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Is becoming a camp host a dream come true? Dougan Creek’s hosts prove the point
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources offers ten locations to potential camp hosts. Continue reading
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A wet start to spring doesn’t dampen trail stewardship
If you have a few hours to spare this weekend, consider giving back to the recreation experiences you enjoy on DNR-managed lands. We’re joining efforts with some of our volunteer partners to maintain sites and trails statewide, and there’s still space for… Continue reading
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Thankful today, and every day, for DNR’s volunteers
Each year, volunteers of all ages put in hundreds of thousands of hours helping DNR maintain and improve recreation sites, trails, and natural areas on DNR-managed lands. Last year, we benefited from the highest recorded volunteer hours in more than a decade, and… Continue reading
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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
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Celebrate National Trails Day with DNR
Mark your calendars. Next Saturday, June 6 is American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day and we’re celebrating with volunteer events across the state. Use our list below to find an event in your area. Remember, you can use your hours toward… Continue reading
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The Great Gravel Pack-In by horse or horsepower
Ever wondered what it’s like to participate in the Capitol State Forest’s Great Gravel Pack-In? Check out the following clips and become part of a pack train with Ruby, a 7-year-old quarter horse ridden by Cherri Wright. Or, take a… Continue reading
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Mark your calendars: Join us for the 10th annual Great Gravel Pack-In
This year marks the 10th annual Great Gravel Pack-In, which draws volunteers from many recreation groups, including horseback riders, ORV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers to give back and care for Capitol State Forest trails. Join DNR and partners from… Continue reading
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DNR is taking applications for 2015 camp hosts
Are you a professional, friendly, and polite person who wishes you could go camping for weeks on end? Do you have a properly insured home, camper or travel trailer that supports comfortable camping in rustic, natural areas? DNR might have just the… Continue reading
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Take a look at DNR’s weekend work party line-up
Want to head outdoors this weekend? Lend a hand at the DNR recreation areas you love most! Find an event in your area: Friends of Capitol Forest Work Party, Capitol State Forest near Olympia 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.… Continue reading
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Tiger Mountain trail re-route means a more sustainable trail
DNR has something to celebrate as agency staff, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and Puget SoundCorps crews successfully re-routed a half-mile segment of the Tiger Mountain Trail (TMT) located in the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA). Small change, big… Continue reading