New “Keep Washington Evergreen” Initiative
New legislative initiative “Keep Washington Evergreen” aims to conserve 1 million acres of working and natural forests by 2040.
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Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events
Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.
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Kaniksu Connections Project Planned in NE Washington
Learn about the Kalispel Tribe’s Tribal Forest Protection Act project, called the Sxwuytn-Kaniksu Connections or “Trail” Project.
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Washington State Parks Recognize Juneteenth With Free Day
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, no entry fee to visit Washington State Parks, water-access sites, and other state-managed public lands.
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Free Fishing Weekend in Washington: June 12-13
Every first weekend in June, WDFW hosts Free Fishing Weekend to encourage first-timers to experience the sport.
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The Secret Is Out: Welcome to the Inland NW
More outdoor adventurers are moving here from other former outdoor Meccas. They can help make the Inland Northwest a better place to live for all of us.
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Uphill Skiers: Mt. Spokane’s New Rules
Learn about new requirements for backcountry “uphill” skiers at Mt. Spokane, including new parking permit and Uphill Skier Winter Season Pass requirements.
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Public Lands 101
In the collective mind’s eye of America, public lands were born the day Yosemite became a public park in 1864, when president Lincoln deeded it to the State of California, or when president Woodrow Wilson established the National Parks Service in 1916. In reality, protected lands in the United States are managed by a broad swath of federal, state, county, city, and tribal
New California Creek Trail at Mica Peak
Spokane County, Wash. Construction of California Creek, the main singletrack trail at Mica Peak Conservation Area, just wrapped up at the end of July 2020 in spite of new complications placed on volunteer projects due to COVID-19. This project has been years in the making, and while the trail has been open and accessible to the public for most of the last year,
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Best Sources for Northwest Wildfire Information
Finding the most accurate, up-to-date information about regional burn bans, current wildfire conditions, and recreation and travel restrictions throughout the Northwest can be complicated and confusing. Have you ever wondered: Is the campground where I have upcoming reservations still open? Are my favorite trails closed? Which roads are safe for travel? Where is it safe
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