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The holidays can be a stressful time. Take a break together on one of these gentle trails.

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— Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

WTA served as a leader this legislative session in advocating for additional maintenance funding for our state recreational lands ... — Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail by Tyler Hartje