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Through advocacy, education, and stewardship, WWTA protects and promotes public access to Washington waterways/shorelines for non-motorized watercraft

It was a nice day to row to our paddle and picnic

It was a nice day to row to our paddle and picnic in La Conner… Just working against a little current in the Swinomish Channel.

Our paddle and picnic… and salmon barbecue is unde

Our paddle and picnic… and salmon barbecue is underway! It’s a little spicier out there than we expected, but everyone is wearing a dry suit.

WWTA Reminder - Paddle and Picnic La Conner June 2

WWTA Reminder - Paddle and Picnic La Conner June 20th! Plus Race to Alaska, Salt Creek and More

Race to Alaska and all the beautiful boats! #R2AK

Race to Alaska and all the beautiful boats! #R2AK

It’s just like going into a candy store to figure

It’s just like going into a candy store to figure out what is our favorite boat!

Salt Creek County Park has one of the nicest beach

Salt Creek County Park has one of the nicest beaches… And we’re working on creating a Cascadia Marine Trail site. People with human powered boats could go up the creek, up the stairs and spend the night while on a trip out the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Note, this is a very advanced paddle.

The Cascadia Marine Trail site in La Conner is won

The Cascadia Marine Trail site in La Conner is wonderful although one does have to watch for the currents!

Penrose Point State Park, so pretty on a rainy day

Penrose Point State Park, so pretty on a rainy day! The Rangers wonder if it would be nice to have the Cascadia Marine Trail Site closer to the water :-) #PenrosePointStatePark #CascadiaMarineTrail #Kayak #Canoe #Dory

Talk about taking care of business! The Race to Al

Talk about taking care of business! The Race to Alaska is coming up quickly and Piece of Ship seems ready to go! Go human power…#RaceToAlaska #HumanPower #Sail #R2AK @PieceOfShip #PieceOfShip

We have been out checking on Cascadia Marine Trail

We have been out checking on Cascadia Marine Trail sites this spring, and Deception Pass, Bowman Bay, is one of our favorites! We like to keep eyes on it because our signs keep migrating around. The original kayak sign is missing, and somebody moved the Carsonite sign from the beach up to the campsite. Make this one of your destinations this summer, human powered boats only. 🐋🐳🐬

WWTA Newsletter - Paddle and Picnic Near La Conner

WWTA Newsletter - Paddle and Picnic Near La Conner June 20th!

GiveBig and help Washington Water Trails create an

GiveBig and help Washington Water Trails create and maintain access to the water!

WWTA - Reminder - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner / Wo

WWTA - Reminder - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner / Work Party in Ballard This Saturday for Earth Week!

We had a great time collaborating with Washington

We had a great time collaborating with Washington State Park staff on where the new Cascadia Marine Trail site will go at Kopachuck State Park. It turns out it’s going in right next to the water with a great view! They also pointed out that their event space is up for rent and we thought we might put on a paddle and picnic at the facility.

WWTA - Update - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner with S

WWTA - Update - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner with Seaweed Embellishment

Loved all the paddlers at the Saint Paddle’s Day R

Loved all the paddlers at the Saint Paddle’s Day Race at Alderbrook Resort!

WWTA - Reminder - Jeff Renner is Speaking on Weath

WWTA - Reminder - Jeff Renner is Speaking on Weather Tomorrow

WWTA - Thank You for Helping Keep Our Water Trails

WWTA - Thank You for Helping Keep Our Water Trails Thriving

WWTA - Gratefulness - Thank you for your support!

WWTA - Gratefulness - Thank you for your support! Upcoming Events

Support #GivingTuesday 2025 for Continued Access t

Support #GivingTuesday 2025 for Continued Access to the Water! *New - Drawing for an NRS Drybag! See link above.

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We protect and expand PUBLIC ACCESS to Washington's shorelines for human and wind powered watercraft and for the enjoyment of nature for all.

Washington Water Trails Association updated their cover photo.

2 weeks ago

We think our new sign at the Port of Brownsville near Bremerton, WA is lovely. #PortofBrownsville ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

In Seattle? The Ballard Elks Paddling Club evening series are a real kick! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Looks like a beautiful trip along the Cascadia Marine Trail! Reminder, if anyone stops and uses any Cascadia Marine Trail sites to please log them on our website… We use that information for land managers, agencies and grants. The link is at the bottom of this page: https:/www.wwta.org/volunteer/ 🐳🫍🐋 ... See MoreSee Less

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