OLYMPIA – Nov. 23, 2015 – The Washington State Parks 2016 wall calendar is now available for purchase.
The 2016 State Parks calendar features brilliant color photos representing some of the park system’s premier and unique features. Many photographs capture spectacular park views, including:
- A beautiful interior photo of Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park
- A dramatic sunset photo of the Fort Casey lighthouse
- A unique perspective of the Stonehenge at Maryhill
- A sunset beach photo of Lake Sammamish
- Springtime photo at Sacajawea Historical State Parks
- A mesmerizing photo of the 1875 barn at Olmstead Place Historical State Park
Photographs are by Vince Streano of Streano/Havens Photography and Megan Kennedy of Rogue Heart Media.
The calendar measures 13 inches by 9 inches when closed and opens to a vertical format of 13 inches by 18 inches. The calendar sells for $18.99 plus tax and is available for purchase online. To purchase, visit myprint.wa.gov and enter “calendar” in the search area. A link to the calendar order also is available on the State Parks website parks.state.wa.us/190/2016-State-Parks-Calendar. Orders must be made by Dec. 18, for delivery by Christmas.
Calendars also may be purchased at Washington State Parks Headquarters, 1111 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater. For information, call (360) 902-8500.
Note to media: A full color, high- or low-resolution graphic of calendar cover available upon request to sandy.mealing@parks.wa.gov. Please specify file format and resolution needed.
About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
Follow Washington State Parks:
Share your favorite state park adventure on the State Parks’ blog site at www.AdventureAwaits.com.
Support state parks by purchasing your annual Discover Pass today, and enjoy a whole year of outdoor fun on Washington’s beautiful state-managed recreation lands. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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