Camping Trip on 8-23-13

[Jason]

Hello Every buddy!

Due to David Burke being an incarnation of luck we have a camp site. And not just any camp site, but the one we like.

So, we will be doing our camping trip from the 23-25th of August.

Starting this weekend we will be starting our collection for the trip. It will be a suggested amount of $15-20. Any extra will be put directly into making the camping trip better. Please see me for donations.

It is suggested that you start saving now so you can bring good/fun stuff on this trip. I know I will.

Laters,

Jason

[Sarahzon]

I'm going to camp the hell out of you.

[Falling Rock/Lei Feng]

BURN BAN UPDATE

Alright, here's the info direct from the source on the burn ban in Washington State Parks. I'll be monitoring the State parks and rec website for new information and post as needed.

Washington State Parks bans campfires in all state parks - Open fires and use of briquettes prohibited until further notice to help prevent human-caused wildfires during hot, dry season

OLYMPIA – July 31, 2013 – Washington State Parks announced today that campfires in all state parks will be prohibited until further notice to help prevent human-caused wildfires during the hot, dry season on both sides of the Cascade Mountains.

Campers will be allowed to use devices that allow for control of combustion, including:

• Propane and liquid gas stoves appropriate for camping and backcountry use
• Propane barbecue devices that do not use solid briquettes
• Propane or pressurized white gas warming devices that have a shield or base
• Lava rocks or lava logs may be used in propane grills and barbecues
• Solid fuel citronella or other candles in a metal bucket or glass container

In prescribing the ban on campfires, Washington State Parks is following the lead of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which Tuesday notified the public of a ban on all outdoor burning on lands protected by DNR. That agency has fire protection responsibility on approximately 50 percent of state park lands. The State Parks ban on open fires and campfires in all state parks is intended to minimize public confusion and cooperate in DNR’s effort to prevent wildfires.

DNR has said that significant demands are being placed upon fire suppression resources from regional and statewide firefighting efforts. Wildfires are often ignited by lightning, but most fires are caused by human activities, including carelessly tended outdoor fires.


What this means: essentially, plan alternative fuel sources for cooking. I can recommend some stoves that can be acquired at local sporting goods stores. Anything that burns white gas is good, as white gas is a pretty universal fuel.

[Nate]

Semi-good news, it looks like I can actually make it to this camping trip.

Bad news, I have neither tent nor ride to/from Downtown Seattle.

I hate to ask, but I gotta ask. Help? Anybody?

[Falling Rock/Lei Feng]

I think I have some spare tents. I'll take a look.

[Pete Jones]

I also need transportation to the camping trip, I have my own (large) tent that I've taken on all of the camping trips I've been on. Is there anyone that would be willing to pick me up in Burien and provide me transport for some gas money?

[Athena Fire-in-Snow]

WOOO-HOOOOOO! Burn Ban has been lifted!!!
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OLYMPIA — Campfires are now allowed at state parks in Western Washington.

Washington State Parks and the Department of Natural Resources both announced Thursday that they were lifting bans on lands west of the Cascade crest. They were able to ease restrictions because of the recent rain and mild weather forecasts.

Campers are still not allowed to build fires or use briquettes on state lands in eastern Washington.

Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark initially issued a burn ban at the end of July because of hot and dry conditions. He says people should remain vigilant regarding wildfire danger.

[Athena Fire-in-Snow]

...and, fair warning, it looks to be cloudy, low 70s, and with a chance (read: near guarantee) of showers this weekend. Plan accordingly!

[Athena Fire-in-Snow]

Just in case people are still wondering...
Park address:
32101 Kanaskat-Cumberland Road
Ravensdale, WA 98051

And just in case...a link to the Kanaskat-Palmer website where the address and driving directions are:
www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Kanaskat-Palmer&subject=maps

And for those who find the website directions questionable (I hate anything that says "follow the signs")...these are the directions I use:

Directions to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
From I-405, take Exit 4 onto WA-169 S go 0.34 miles
R onto Maple Valley Hwy/WA-169 go 12.7 miles
L onto SE Kent Kangley Rd/WA 516 go 3.2 miles
R at “Y” onto onto Retreat-Kanaskat Rd SE go 3.1 miles
R onto Cumberland Kanaskat Rd SE go 1.8 miles
R at Sign to Park Entrance

Directions FROM Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
L (NE) from park onto Cumberland Kanaskat Rd SE go 1.8 miles
L onto Retreat-Kanaskat Rd SE go 3.1 miles
SL-L onto SE Kent-Kangley Rd go 3.2 miles
R onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE/ WA-169N
Continue to follow WA-169 N go 12.7 miles
Take Exit to 405: S to go to I-5, N to go to the Eastside