Washington State Vacation
Washington State Employee Benefits
Military training leave with pay is permitted to a maximum of 15 work days in any oneyear. An employee entering military service, U.S. Peace Corps, or U.S. Public HealthService for active duty is entitled to leave of absence without pay. The employee will berestored to his or her position, or one of similar classification and salary, in stateservice if reinstatement is requested within 90 days after release from active duty. ... [Read More]
Washington State Patrol - Forensic Career Opportunities
Currently, the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division employs approximately 100 people in its laboratories statewide. Forensic science job duties vary with the job classifications. ... Life insurance and medical, dental, and hospitalization programs subsidized by the state. ... When the State Patrol is accepting applications for a forensic science position, it will be listed below and linked to the job announcement. All requirements and details for applying will be included in the announcement. ... [Read More]
WSDOT - Local Construction Information
Washington State Ferries ... Planning your vacation, going on a trip? Find out what construction might affect your travels. ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks - Lewis and Clark
From Eastern Washington to the Pacific Ocean, the following state parks are located along the Lewis and Clark Highway and Lewis and Clark Expedition route: ... Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson 200 years ago, Captain Meriwether Lewis was assigned to explore the unknown northwest territory and find a navigable passage to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis selected William Clark as his co-commander. Near the end of their westward journey (during the autumn of 1805), they traveled through one of the most scenic and spectacular parts of their expedition – present-day Washington state from the Snake River to the Columbia River Gorge region and the Pacific. ... [Read More]
USIA - Portrait of the USA, Holidays
Presidents' Day : Until the mid-1970s, the February 22birthday of George Washington, hero of the Revolutionary War andfirst president of the United States, was a national holiday. Inaddition, the February 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln, thepresident during the Civil War, was a holiday in most states. Thetwo days have been joined, and the holiday has been expanded toembrace all past presidents. It is celebrated on the third Mondayin February. ... While not holidays, two other days of the year inspirecolorful celebrations in the United States. On February 14, Valentine's Day , (named after an early Christian martyr),Americans give presents, usually candy or flowers, to the onesthey love. On October 31, Halloween (the evening beforeAllSaints or All Hallows Day), American children dress up in funnyor scary costumes and go "trick or treating": knocking on doorsin their neighborhood. The neighbors are expected to respond bygiving them small gifts of candy or money. Adults may also dressin costume for Halloween parties. ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks Rental Places - Unique Facilities
Vacation house at Millersylvania RV loops at Grayland Beach Cabins at Bay View ... A 1902-vintage fort on the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with theater, performance pavilion, 35 meeting rooms, dormitories for 365 guests and 33 Victorian vacation houses for 250 guests. ... Copyright © 2005 Washington State Parks Please review our privacy policy. ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Home Page
Washington's many state parks offer every sort of outdoor recreation, from traditional camping, hiking, cross-country skiing and boating to windsurfing and rockclimbing. They also protect and preserve important places from our past. There's no end to what you'll discover – prehistoric rock paintings, weathered pioneer homesteads, a string of coastal forts from the turn of the 20th century – in Washington state parks. ... Make a reservation at one of Washington state parks now. ... [Read More]
Overnight Places at Washington State Parks
Fall asleep in the lap of history, with a vacation or retreat staged at an overnight heritage place/vacation house. Seven parks offer overnight accommodations: Cape Disappointment, Fort Columbia, Fort Flagler, Fort Worden, Kitsap Memorial, Millersylvania and Moran plus Washington state park's special facility, Hyak Lodge. ... Copyright © 2005 Washington State Parks Please review our privacy policy. ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks Special Offers
Just another day in the park... Now you can enjoy the breathtaking views seen in Washington state parks without stepping away from your computer. Of course, the scenery is always better in person, so take a break and plan a picnic, an afternoon walk or an overnight camping trip. With 120 parks statewide, there are plenty of scenic locations to choose from. ... The 2005 wall calendar represents the natural, cultural and historical diversity of Washington state parks. Each photograph captures a spectacular park view, exemplifying the types of scenery to enjoy at 120 state parks throughout Washington. ... [Read More]
Reservation Information
If you're planning to camp during the busy summer months, you can reserve a campsite, yurt, cabin, platform tent, vacation house, group camp or group day-use facility in more than 50 Washington state parks. While drop-in campers are always welcome as long as space is available, reservations offer peace of mind in traveling to distant parks or camping in popular parks. ... Customers who book their reservations using their Washington State Parks disabled, limited income, off-season senior citizen or disabled veterans passes must provide their valid passes when they check in at the park. Passes are valid only at Washington state parks. They are not accepted at compgrounds operated by other government agencies or private businesses. All pass holders, except disabled veterans, pay full reservation fees and fees to change or cancel reservations. Disabled veterans pass holders who do not pay fees to reserve, change or cancel reservations, must make or cancel their reservations only by phone at (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Discounts apply only to individual campsites and not to fees for roofed accommodations, group camps or day-use facilities. To obtain a pass application form and information sheet, call (360) 902-8844. ... [Read More]
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