Tag: tolt-macdonald
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Notes from the field: Day of Caring Wrap-up
Today’s guest plogger is Charlie Wakenshaw from our Volunteer Program Last Friday, Sept 13, was United Way Day of Caring, a day we look forward to all year because it brings members of our community together to lend support for the public lands we all share. In partnership with the United Way of King County,…
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26,000+ acres & flooding is just another day
We know no one wants to be out in our parks when the weather is ugly, but we still have to keep them “clean, safe and open(ish)” during this season. A half-foot of rain or more fell in the foothills of eastern King County Jan. 5th, and that meant major flooding on the Snoqualmie and…
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Summer construction: We’re at work so you can play!
For most people in these here parts, summer means long days and cramming in more outdoor activities than you can shake a stick at. For us at King County Parks, summer has another meaning: construction! With such a short spell of hot, dry weather, we know that we’ve got to pack in as much activity…
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We’re havin’ a party and everybody’s invited!
Turning seventy-five may inspire some people to gold-plate their Senior Citizen cards, but we here at King County Parks aren’t slowing down one bit! Instead, we’re throwing a bash, Parks-style, with trees, trails, and treats! Join us as we celebrate 75 years of parks, trails, open space and general awesometicity with a big she-bang on…
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Timber! Outdoor Music Festival gets more festival-y
Some additions to the already killer lineup: Pablo Trucker, Passenger String Quartet, Nu Klezmer Army and more
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Timber! Outdoor Music Fest: Tickets on sale now.
For tickets click here
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CAMPing in a box. It’s cargotastic!
YOU’RE INVITED to the unveiling of Parks’ camping cargo container before the 24-foot structure is delivered to its permanent address at Tolt MacDonald Park & Campground. The container will be parked at street level for public viewing in front of King Street Center on Second Ave South and open for tours of the eco-friendly interior design.…
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So Bigfoot, Bonaduce, Greg Brady and Alice Cooper walk in to Tolt-MacDonald Park…
So Bigfoot, Bonaduce, Greg Brady and Alice Cooper walk in to Tolt-MacDonald Park…, a photo by kingcountyparks on Flickr. Yeah, believe it. Here are some stills from a production shot out at Tolt-MacDonald Park in January. If you are curious, and you know you are, here is some info on the project. Don’t worry there’s…
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Field Notes: Reports from The Long Walk
Our very own Cristina Gonzalez, intrepid deputy finance manager, decided to tag along on The Long Walk, a 45-mile pedestrian adventure from Puget Sound to Snoqualmie Falls along King County’s Regional Trails System. Sponsored by 4Culture and led by artist Susan Robb, this is the trek’s second year. From Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July…
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Got cabin fever? We’ve got the solution!
Feeling cooped up lately, after all these weeks of crazy storms and cold winds? Dr. Big Backyard hereby orders you to plant some trees, shrubs and other native species in one of these fine King County Parks during March! All events go from 10 am – 2 pm, unless otherwise indicated. No experience necessary and…
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Field notes: Discovering history and renewing friendships
We discovered a great story here at King County Parks…and it all stemmed from an old park sign from one of our beloved parks, Tolt-MacDonald Park. Not too long ago, Alan Sinsel, Park District Maintenance Coordinator of the Snoqualmie District, was at a volunteer work party at the park and met a volunteer who had…
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Got community service hours?
Don’t put it off – get out and get ‘er done! We’ve got the volunteer project for you. Come and enjoy the fresh air while planting trees at the beautiful Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation. This Saturday, October 16th, we have a planting event from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Volunteers are needed to help improve…
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Staycations: An awesome side effect of a horrible economy, or how Mary learned to love a yurt
Tolt-MacDonald Park, a bucolic park nestled into the Snoqualmie Valley, is known for many things: fly fishing, softball, baseball, mountain biking, quiet scenic walks, a suspension bridge, eagle scout adventures, RV and tent camping, but one of our more recent attractions is still relatively unknown…the yurts. Instead of giving you a hard sell I’ll simply…
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Random photo post: Tolt-MacDonald a bridge over…
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Random photo post: Tolt-MacDonald play area
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Spring sun on Saturday out at Tolt-MacDonald
Living in the Northwest, we cherish every second of sun when it decides to grace us with its presence. This Saturday was a perfect example. Had you paid a visit to Tolt-MacDonald, you would have seen a packed parking lot and acres of people. The park was not only host to a volunteer group, girl’s…