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Olympic National Park superintendent Karen Gustin to retire in March

Published February 9th, 2012 - 7:36AM

Olympic National Park superintendent Karen Gustin plans to retire March 2. Gustin has been the superintendent at Olympic since 2008.

State shutting down Snider Creek steelhead hatchery program

Published February 8th, 2012 - 3:02PM

The state is pulling the plug on a hatchery steelhead program at Snider Creek next year to establish a wild steelhead management zone in the Sol Duc River.

The Don't Miss List for outdoor enthusiasts for Feb. 5

Published February 5th, 2012 - 4:06AM

Backcountry safety

On the road for Feb. 5: Carnival Day at Ski Hill

Published February 5th, 2012 - 4:02AM

on the road

Fitness: 15 things you can do in shorts right now

Published February 5th, 2012 - 3:50AM

La Niña winters are great if you love snow camping, skiing and sledding. But what if your idea of a good time requires temperatures warm enough to wear shorts?

Finances top parks agenda

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

The State Parks and Recreation Commission will focus on finances when it meets Thursday. The commission will get updates on the effort to create partnerships and find new ways of doing business for greater sustainability, the agency’s budget and the Discover Pass.

One-time employee joins State Parks commission

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Russ Cahill, a retired parks and recreation professional and lifelong outdoor recreation advocate, has been appointed to the State Parks and Recreation Commission. Gov. Chris Gregoire made the appointment late last month.

Biologists predicting strong run of Columbia spring chinook this year

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Recreational fishing seasons on the lower Columbia River anticipate a strong 2012 run of spring chinook salmon, but reflect the decline in the number of white sturgeon available for harvest.

Fly-fishing experts host two-day workshop

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Fly fishermen will have the chance to learn from two of the best when Skip Morris and Rick Hafele host a two-day workshop later this month.

Olympia Mountaineers meet at Nisqually refuge

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

The Conservation Committee of the Olympia Mountaineers will holds its annual outing at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 12. The event is open to the public.

Federal dollars fund park summer shuttle system

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Mount Rainier National Park will receive more than $106,000 to operate a shuttle bus system this summer.

DISPATCHES Pheasants Forever adds two biologist to state

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Pheasants Forever has announced the hiring of two new Farm Bill range/wildlife biologists in Washington. Kelli Bartholomew and Erik Lewis are the first Pheasant Forever biologists of this kind for the state.

Roost houses offer small birds an escape from rough weather

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

It’s never been easy to answer the question, “where do birds sleep at night?” There is some information available and some of us have found sleeping birds. Still, a lot of questions about birds nocturnal activities remain unknown.

Volunteers needed for beach cleanup

Published February 5th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Organizers are recruiting volunteers to help with Washington Coast Cleanup Day, set for April 21.

Volunteer at Northwest Trek

Published February 3rd, 2012 - 12:05AM

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is hosting two volunteer open houses to introduce people to the many year-round volunteer opportunities available at the park.

Tacoma Astronomical Society offers new ways to look at the night sky

Published February 3rd, 2012 - 12:05AM

The Tacoma Astronomical Society and Puyallup Library staff are praying for dry weather next week. Tuesday night is the fifth annual free Star Party in the park outside the library – and for the last four years it’s been too rainy to use the society’s big telescopes.

Mount Rainier National Park asks visitors to watch for missing

Published January 29th, 2012 - 4:13AM

Officials are asking Mount Rainier National Park visitors to look out for clues related to four people missing there since mid-January.

On the road for Jan. 29: Ocean Shores Antique & Collectible Show

Published January 29th, 2012 - 4:06AM

Ocean Shores Antique & Collectible Show

Play in the snow with Metro Parks