Special to The Spokesman-Review: Our outdoors needs continued investment November 8, 2014 Monday, December 8, 2014 The Inland Northwest needs comprehensive solutions to ensure the high-quality outdoor access we have come to expect. Spokane joins many other communities across 33 counties asking for state grants to complete more than 200 projects ranging from preserving working farms to protecting hunting and fishing access, improving our state parks, and building trails and neighborhood playgrounds. Read more
Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Monday, December 8, 2014 Gov. Jay Inslee established the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation through Executive Order 14-01 to develop an action plan and recommendations to manage, transform, better leverage, or develop Washington’s outdoor recreation assets and state programs to increase outdoor recreation activities as well as promote the jobs and business associated with outdoor recreation. Read more
State Parks - Post Election, Pre-Budget Release Update Monday, December 8, 2014 The mid-term elections are over, although a bit of ballot counting remains. The State Senate will remain much as is, with 25 Republicans and one maverick Democrat, and the State House will narrow to 51 Democrats and 47 Republicans. Each majority has only one vote to spare. Read more
Outdoor Activities Washington State Saturday, December 6, 2014 If you love outdoor activities, we’ve got an abundance of spaces and places where you can enjoy them. Washington State offers rainforests and deserts, alpine meadows and wetland estuaries, and where the land is rich with natural beauty, there are ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Climb, hike, bike, boat, canoe, fish, golf and horseback ride here. Head downhill on skis, through the woods on cross-country skis or snowshoes; try water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving and swimming; rev up with a wheeled adventure (on and off-road, pedal-powered or motor-driven). Read more