Washington State Parks News Release Feed An RSS feed to keep you updated on the news releases from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News Celebration recognizes official transfer of North Head Lighthouse to Washington State Parks The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse invite the public to attend the 115th anniversary of the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco. The celebration commemorates the ... http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-022 http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-022 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 Law gets tough on boating under the influence Governor Jay Inslee signed the boating safety bill (Senate Bill 5437) today, a three-part bill that changes Washington’s boating safety laws and gets tough on boaters operating under the influence. The law changes go into effect on July 28.Most notab ... http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-021 http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-021 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 National Safe Boating Week starts Saturday Governor Jay Inslee has declared May 18 through 24 as Safe Boating Week in Washington; and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reminds all water sport enthusiasts of the importance of safe boating and officially launches the “Wear It ... http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-020 http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-020 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 Celebrate Native American culture and 100 years of state parks at Deception Pass June 8 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend the Eighth Annual Salish Sea Native American Culture Celebration with the Samish and Swinomish tribes.The celebration runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the ... http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-019 http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-019 Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 Spencer Spit and Squak Mountain state parks temporary closures to remove diseased trees The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces a temporary closure of the day-use parking area of Squak Mountain State Park in Issaquah and all of Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island while diseased trees are being removed.Forest h ... http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-018 http://www.parks.wa.gov/rss/?feed=News&item=13-018 Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700