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*State Parks E-News*

*March 2023*






Wedding
*Planning your wedding? Get hitched with us!*

Did you get engaged this year? Congratulations and happy wedding planning!

If you?re looking for the perfect venue, we can help.

Washington state parks host weddings in facilities big and small, rustic and elegant, classic and niche. We?ve got beach sites; retreat centers; historic homes; hike, bike and paddle-in spots - and more.

As you plan your journey to the altar, check out our wedding venues in this blog post [ [link removed] ]!

""Photo by?""Ariel Jordan Photography" [ [link removed] ], Alicia and Beau on the cliffs at Deception Pass for their elopement"






*Spring is just around the corner*






Cleanup
Volunteer at the beach on Earth Day - April 22, 2023

Join?Washington CoastSavers [ [link removed] ]?and the?State Parks Volunteer Program [ [link removed] ]?on Saturday, April 22, for the annual Washington Coast Cleanup!

The Earth Day Cleanup?offers activities up and down the Washington coast and northern Olympic Peninsula as far east as Port Townsend. Several state parks benefit from this effort.?

Sign up on March 17 [ [link removed] ] and build a beach getaway around this valuable service!



spring break cleanup
Get ready for Spring Break

Spring Break is right around the corner!

This is the perfect time for hiking,?camping [ [link removed] ]?and relaxing at a Washington state park.

Where will you spend your Spring Break??Head to our blog to find a couple of staycation ideas! [ [link removed] ]

Or if you are just looking for some day-to-day activities, check out our events calendar [ [link removed] ] for something the whole family will enjoy!

"Photo: Freya Fennwood Photography [ [link removed] ]"






Get ready for boating season

Boater safety card

Hey boaters!

Now is the time to get your boater education card if you plan to get out on the water this summer. The Washington State Mandatory Boating Safety Education law currently requires boaters ages 12 years or older to earn their Washington Boater Education Card before operating a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or greater.

Visit BoaterEd.Org [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the Boater Education Card and how you can get one. If you need to get your boater education card, or order a replacement, be sure to allow 4-6 weeks to receive your card!

Are you a paddler? Before heading out on a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard, take some time to familiarize yourself with safety practices [ [link removed] ] and required equipment.


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*Landowners, partners bridge Palouse to Cascades Trail gap between Ralston, Marengo*

Cow Creek

Now through Oct. 31 Palouse to Cascades Trail users can avoid a 19-mile road detour by taking the new Cow Creek Trestle Bypass!

The seasonal route may be used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians connecting on the Palouse to Cascades Trail. (No camping, hunting, wood-gathering, fishing or fires.)

Please respect private property and steer clear of cattle so we can continue to work with the generous landowners and trail partners to provide you this awesome connection!

Learn about the trail and bypass by visiting our website [ [link removed] ].?

"Photo by Eastern Region Manger Scott Griffith"


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*Seasonal park aides: it?s not too late to apply!*

Park Aide Recruitment1

Have you ever worked a job where an eagle was both a customer and a supervisor?

After a season as a State Parks park aide, you may answer, ?Yes!?

Park aides serve the animal and plant inhabitants of Washington state parks ? and their human visitors. They work indoors and outdoors, independently or on teams. Former park aides say no two days are alike. If this sounds like a good fit for you, get started now!

We?re hiring for the season at Bridgeport, Lewis & Clark, Fields Spring, Lyons Ferry, Sacajawea, Maryhill, Columbia Hills, Lake Chelan and more!

Start a career or a dream job -?apply today [ [link removed] ]!

"Photo by Senior Park Aide Heather Clemons at Columbia Hills State Park (with eagle photobomb)"







Happy Birthday


Happy Birthday Washington State Parks!

Join us in celebrating our 110th birthday on March 19, 2023, by visiting one of our parks.

It is one of our Discover Pass free days [ [link removed] ] - no pass is required for vehicle access to our parks, along with DNR [ [link removed] ] and DFW [ [link removed] ] lands.

Mark the rest of the Discover Pass free days on your calendar:


* April 22 ?? Earth Day
* June 10 ? National Get Outdoors Day
* June 11 ? Free Fishing Day
* June 19 ? Juneteenth
* Sept. 23 ? National Public Lands Day
* Oct. 10 -- World Mental Health Day
* Nov. 11 ? Veterans Day
* Nov. 25 ? Autumn Day







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