For another perspective on the Washington Trails Association's participation in National Trails Day, including another great photo of volunteers at Mount Rainier, check out the Signpost blog on the WTA website.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Glacier Basin Adventures with the WTA
Bonjour everyone,
I hope you had a great weekend, and managed to get outside on Saturday aka National Trails Day. I know I made the most of it. That morning I made my way up and over to the east side of the mountain, where I joined (it was lunch by this time) the Washington Trails Associations in their rerouting of the Glacier Basin trail.
Actually, I just got in their way and made a general racket. I could never keep up with these guys and gals, they really get the job done. But while I'm not so handy with the tools, put me behind a camera and I can do a decent job, and work crews look good in the spotlight. I got some good pictures, so enjoy the slide show at the end of the post.
The WTA had a great showing, with more than two dozen people coming out. For those of you who have never heard of the Washington Trails Association, they're one of the driving public forces behind trail protection and maintenance in this state. They started in 1966 as a newsletter for hikers, and while their main focus is still informing people about trails, they are now a top volunteer organization that helps to keep the trail you use in the condition to be used. You can find out more at http://www.wta.org/.
They will continue to be working on the Glacier Basin Trail throughout the summer, so if you missed this event, be sure to check the blog calendar for the rest. You can also check the WTA website for events in other National Parks, National Forests, and throughout the state. So if you're a hiker, do yourself a favor and check them out.
Au Revoir,
Nick
Monday, June 8, 2009
Old state parks directors never die - The Olympian
Old state parks directors never die - The Politics Blog - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington
"A few years have flown by since state parks director Cleve Pinnix abandoned the state workforce in favor or retirement, if that's what he calls his busy lifestyle now. But there he was last weekend at the Ohanapecosh ranger station at Mount Rainier National Park's southeast corner."
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
It's a PARTY (A Folder Stuffing Party)
Hey everyone, we have a small, one shot volunteer oppurtunity for anyone who has some time to donate.
We need a group of volunteer to help put together 250 packets on Wednesday, June 23. The event should go quick if we get enough volunteers. The packets will be used for one of our All Employee Meetings.
We'll start stuffing a 9:00 AM, and I can't imagine it taking more than a couple of hours. If you want to join and help out you should RSVP with Kevin Bacher at kevin_bacher@nps.gov or 360-569-2211 Ext. 3385
Do svidaniya,
Nick
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
National Trails Day
This Saturday is National Trails Day, a perfect time to get outdoors and take advantage of the amazing and beautiful Pacific Northwest (or East if you like it a little dryer), maybe even give back a little. Organizations everywhere are planning volunteer events, not just at Mount Rainier but around the entire state. Some of the events include:
- A Glacier Basin Cleanup hosted by the Washington Trails Association. Here is the link to join.
You can also check out these groups for volunteer events. It doesn't matter where you volunteer, so long a you get out there and do it.
So get out and give back this Saturday, it's time to say "thanks" to the trails that have given us such a good time. See you on the field!
"Best Volunteer Vacation Ideas"
Our reputation is spreading! On the Travel Answer Man blog:
http://www.travelanswerman.com/Blog/?p=922
5. Volunteer at Mount Rainier. You can work for a weekend or long term repairing trails, leading hikes, or any number of other positions. Check out their blog for more about becoming a volunteer.
We should have lots of great new volunteer opportunities posted shortly, for dates throughout the summer, so check back soon for those!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Reminder: volunteers and groups needed to help with revegetation at Paradise
Just to keep this volunteer opportunity front-and-center, here's a reminder that we're looking for individuals and groups to help plant 56,000 plants at Paradise on the weekends of July 11-12 and 18-19. We already have a couple of groups signed up to help out, but there are still loads of plants that need to be put into the ground by someone! If you're interested, volunteers can sign up through the links on the earlier blog post; groups can contact me to make arrangements at 360-569-2211 ext. 3385 or kevin_bacher@nps.gov.
Bookstore Clerk needed at Sunrise
Mount Rainier National Park's natural history association, Discover Your Northwest, is looking for someone to work in the Sunrise Visitor Center for the summer. This is a full-time PAID position, but may be of interest to those who have been looking for volunteer opportunities in that part of the park as well. It would begin July 1 and continue through September 8th, with housing provided but at the employee's expense. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Sherry Paul at 360-569-2211 ext. 3320 or email her at sherry.paul@discovernw.org.
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