Washington State Dept of Natural Resources

I may have a lot of regrets in life, but showing up prepared for a hike isn't one of them

What if the Seahawks are really a million geoducks in a trench coat?

On a yellow post the words "Follow me home, wear my skin, assume my identity" are written in white

How sweet, someone left an early Valentine's Day note for one of our foresters 😍

A picture of Pepé the King Prawn, dressed in his Wildfire PPE, staring blankly in absolute SHOCK

Our wildfire team looking at the current snowpack in WA

An image of a rainbow forest, with a majestic horse emerging. Over the image, text says "BEEP BEEP, GET OUT THE NEIGH" in a festive orange font

When we say "yield to horses" on the trail, this is what we actually mean

Ya know, I thought a sunset past 5pm would fix everything...yet here we are...

"Sometimes, I hear hikers brag about their 'no-shave November' beards, but we all know that everyone prefers a fresh and frosty beard." said one cedar stick in Capitol State Forest this week.

So men, watch out, the sticks are jumping into the dating pool with enviable facial hair.

A headline that reads "Cold weather phenomenon proves a stick can grow a better beard than your ex". Below is a photo of a man hunting for a hint of stubble on his face, and another photo of a stick rocking a beard that even Santa would be jealous of.

For years science has proven that nature is better than any and every past relationship, but now a stick, yes the lowly stick, has come to rise above them all.

Is Lid-art (get it....lidar art) your thing? You can find your favorite Washington geological formation or hazard to display proudly by heading to www.flickr.com/photos/wasta...

A lidar image of the East Crater and West Crater at the apex of Mount Rainier

Craters so beautiful, haters will say it's AI

✨ The mud expert has spoken✨

With recent wet weather, trails may have mud, puddles, and exposed roots. Please come prepared for these conditions, stay on the trail, and leave no trace.

Do you have an inbox that's feeling overwhelming? Hit 'em with a "Let's circle back in the New Year", which gives you...

1. an air of mystery
2. the ol' razzle dazzle
3. plenty of time to get lost in the woods and never turn back

A picture showing a flowery demogorgon breaking through the ceiling with the text "A winter hike without a full water bottle". Below is an image of Holly Wheeler screaming with the text "me"

It’s winter. The air is cold. The synths are very moody. And yes, you still need to hydrate.

The Washington Geological Survey's Christmas tree...appropriately placed right next to a free bowl of locally sourced coal. A sign in the bowl reads "Free coal for the NAUGHTY. Durham Mine, King County (near Black Diamond). You may want to transport in a sample bag."

So THIS is what they mean by Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree....right?

Pineapple is terrible on pizza, but even worse on an Express currently hitting Washington

A black and white graphic that reads "You eavesdropped on 4,687 minutes of other hikers' conversations (Good listening. Great family drama.)"

Ok #SpotifyWrapped... rude to call me out like that

We do! They are nocturnal, so I made sure to ask this one last night.

A northern flying squirrel hanging out on his porch on one of our squirrel boxes built and placed to help support northern spotted owl habitat.

"I asked my boss if..."

Well I asked this northern flying squirrel and he approved of you taking the day off today to continue hibernating.

Panic is temporary...existential dread is forever

My prized motivational poster with a salmon splasshing in a river that reads "Sink or swim" and in smaller text (my inner thoughts) reads "And I am choosing to flounder"

When my seasonal depression starts overanalyzing motivational posters

Why are we so obsessed with star-crossed lovers like these? It's simple dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/wat...

What if we kissed after we died and our bodies are returning nutrients to the earth? 💖

A photo of Troy Bolton putting a "T" necklace on Gabriella Montez. Gabriella asks ""T as in Troy?" and Troy answers in pure disgust "No Gabriella. "T" as in tsunamis have hot Washington before and they will hit Washington again, which is why we celebrate Tsunami Awareness Day and you should go to dnr.wa.gov to prepare."

Still waiting for someone to get me some tsunami awareness jewelry 👀

I guess I will just keep scrolling dnr.wa.gov/tsunamis while I wait

Graphic, in general, says: Costal flood hazards possible due to high tide flooding, compound flooding and beach erosion. Never drive through flooded roads. Respect barriers and road closed signs.

We’re seeing the potential for coastal flooding today and Thursday due to what’s commonly called “King Tides” in combination with storm events. If you see a flooded road, don’t risk your it vehicle. Try a different route.

Don’t make an emergency worse for our busy first responders. #wawx

Why do these big dark haunted houses keep getting more elaborate each year????

Whether a derelict vessel is found inside, or outside, your favorite candy. You can report it (and learn more about our derelict vessel program) by heading to dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/rec...

A shocking surprise of a derelict vessel inside, what I was expecting to be, a delicious REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup

Be sure to check your kid's Halloween candy. I just found a derelict vessel damaging the Puget Sound ecosystem inside of mine.

Reminder that the Cascadia Subduction Zone could go off at any minute. Please.

A beautiful view of the San Juan Islands from Oyster Dome

Life during the #awsoutage

The world's sweetest turtle (I can only assume) striking up a riveting conversation with a duck on a log.

Mondays are hard...so here is the forming of an adorable friendship at McLane Creek Nature Trail. You're welcome