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Check Out Washington 2023 Expansion

Check Out Washington Adventure Packs program expands in 2023 to more  libraries! This summer, Washington State Parks Foundation, in partnership with WSECU, State Parks and State Libraries is expanding the popular Check Out Washington Adventure Pack program. Library patrons in Bellingham, Ellensburg, Fort Vancouver region and Whatcom County will now …

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Check Out Washington Contest 2023

Capture the Magic of Your First State Park Adventure! Calling all nature enthusiasts and adventurers! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting summer contest – the State Park First-Time Adventure Photo and Story Contest! We invite you to share your captivating first-time state park experiences through photos …

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Park Improvement Project for Seaquest State Park

Supporting Signage and Mapping at Seaquest State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour Seaquest State Park has received a grant to replace a memorial panel dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Mount St. Helens eruption. Visit the Park Virtual Tour

Olmstead-Smith Historical Gardeners

The Amazing Olmstead-Smith Historical Gardeners The year 2023 represents 30 years since the founding of the Olmstead-Smith Historical Gardeners volunteer group in 1993. We’re lucky to have founding gardener Dorothy Stanely share some information about the history of the park, the gardener’s group, and the beautiful garden at Olmstead Place …

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