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*State Parks E-News*
*September 2022*
Fall Beach Cleanup
Volunteer at our fall beach cleanup - September 17, 2022
You've hiked, biked and camped all summer long; now it's time to give back!
Over the last three beach cleanups, volunteers picked up over 50,000 pounds of trash off our beaches - join them on September 17.
Our fall beach cleanup, a.k.a. the International Coastal Cleanup, is conducted in cooperation with the?Ocean Conservancy [ [link removed] ]?and CoastSavers [ [link removed] ]. Join thousands of volunteers from around the world to reduce marine debris.
Visit?coastsavers.org [ [link removed] ]?for registration information.
*Do your part to keep our beaches clean* [ [link removed] ]
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Did you know mariners from Mexico helped settle the Northwest in the 1700s? And that South Tejanos were the original cowboys and ranchers of the Western U.S. Also, miners and muleteers from Central America were critical during the Gold Rush. South and Central Americans have made - and continue to make - innumerable contributions to discovery and outdoor life in the Pacific Northwest!
Welcome to Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15!
Thanks in large part to musician, cultural worker and arts educator Antonio ?Tony? Gomez of Trio Guadalevin [ [link removed] ], we?ll be celebrating Hispanic heritage on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and Instagram [ [link removed] ], in our Adventure Awaits blog [ [link removed] ] and through our Folk and Traditional Arts Program [ [link removed] ] over the next few weeks. Check back at these links for updates!
*Parks in the news*
Cape D
*The Washington Outdoors Report: Cape Disappointment State Park?a crown jewel* [ [link removed] ]
*Swinomish Tribe builds U.S.?s first modern ?clam garden,' reviving ancient practice* [ [link removed] ]
*Here's The Best State Park In Washington* [ [link removed] ]
Fort worden
*Port Townsend Is The Best Small Town In Washington For A Weekend Escape* [ [link removed] ]
*Secret Seabrook: How To Explore This Washington Coast Seaside Gem* [ [link removed] ]
*WA's New Litter Prevention Campaign Offers Free Bags At Fred Meyer* [ [link removed] ]
Upcoming state land free days
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We have four state land free days for the rest of 2022.
A Discover Pass is NOT required to park on Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Department of Natural Resources lands on these dates:
Saturday, September 24, 2022 - National Public Lands Day
Monday, October 10, 2022 - World Mental Health Day
Friday, November 11, 2022 - Veteran's Day
Friday, November 25, 2022 - Native American Heritage Day
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*Thank you for supporting our summer Folk & Traditional Arts program events*
Cambodian Festival
As summer comes to an end, we would like to thank those that attended our Folk and Traditional Arts program [ [link removed] ] summer concert series and Cambodian Festival.?
We would also like to give special thanks to our parks staff who helped make these events possible and the groups that performed at each event - making them a great experience for park goers.?
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Visit our alerts webpage
Be sure to check out the alerts [ [link removed] ] section on our website before you head out to a park. Some burn bans and closures are currently in effect.
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Junior Ranger events
Check out upcoming events
September is jam-packed full of exciting events for all ages. Check out Heritage Days at?Sacajawea State Park [ [link removed] ], Lake Sylvia Fall Festival [ [link removed] ],?Junior Ranger events [ [link removed] ]?and much more at our parks!
*Events Calendar* [ [link removed] ]
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