As part of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, we are able to share these updates with you to help guide you through your plans to get outside and enjoy the bounty of our public lands. Please ... Read More →
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Masks UP Washingtonians – Recreate Responsibly this Summer
#RecreateResponsibly this summer so that our businesses can revive and thrive and our parks can stay open! "Starting Friday, every Washingtonian must wear a facial covering when in a public space, as ... Read More →
Jon Snyder’s OREC Hot List – June 2020
From the desk of Jon Snyder Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee June 2020 CORONAVIRUS resources: New outdoor recreation guidance released: ... Read More →
Closed in Solidarity and Support of Black Lives Matter
While our offices weren't OPEN today as a result of the pandemic, in the first place, we post and share this to show that our ears and our minds aren't CLOSED. This effort is in support of the Black ... Read More →
Parkscriptions: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Values, Goals and Strategies 2019
Dear Outdoor Recreation Community, Our hearts are heavy. The history of systemic racism in our country, and specifically in our black communities, is unacceptable and we stand with Black Lives ... Read More →
Inslee issues updated guidance for outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open ... Read More →
#RecreateResponsibly- Go with a Local Tour Guide and Outfitter!
#RecreateResponsibly and Try Something New Outside with a Recreation Tour Guide or Outfitter! Our Washington Outdoor Business Alliance encourages you to look to the professionals that operate local ... Read More →
#RecreateResponsibly this Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2020 CONTACT: Kindra Ramos, kindra@wta.org New Washington Outdoor Coalition Shares Six Important Tips for How to #RecreateResponsibly this Memorial Day More than 50 ... Read More →
Washington’s Outdoor Recreation Guides and Outfitters get the Green Light!
Congratulations to Washington’s Outdoor Recreation Guides and Outfitters! We had success last week with a positive response to the letters submitted on behalf of our Outdoor Recreation Guides and ... Read More →
Outdoor Recreation Guides & Tours Working Group Letter to the Governor
Editors note: (updated May 19th to include Paddlesports letter link in paragraph 2). On behalf of Recreation Northwest and our recently formed Washington Outdoor Business Alliance we have formed an ... Read More →
