The resource shelf
Good places to begin.
Reliable starting points for learning a skill, planning an outing, and following a new curiosity.
These links lead to the organizations that maintain the information. For trips, check current conditions, reservations, accessibility and fees before you go.
Make & learn
OSU Extension gardening webinars
Free recorded lessons on soil, plants, pollinators, and other ways to begin a garden.
Visit resource ↗Cornell Lab: getting started with eBird
An approachable doorway into noticing and recording birds, including the free Merlin Bird ID app.
Visit resource ↗Smithsonian Open Access
Explore collection images and creative reference material. Check each item's rights designation before reuse.
Visit resource ↗Go & wander
Oregon State Parks
Find a park by place or features, then check the individual park page for current details.
Visit resource ↗Washington State Parks
Search parks and amenities for a nearby day adventure or overnight stay.
Visit resource ↗National Park Service
Search by state, activity or topic and plan a visit with official park information.
Visit resource ↗Recreation.gov Trip Builder
Explore federal public lands and plan camping, tours and other reservations.
Visit resource ↗Before the coast
NOAA Tides & Currents
Official U.S. tide predictions and coastal conditions to check while planning a shore visit.
Visit resource ↗Fort Worden Historical State Park
An official starting point for a Port Townsend trip with beach, forest, history and arts programming.
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