[Ryan Ojerio]

Washington Trails Association (WTA) is hosting a base camp at Cultus Creek Campground for a trail work party on the Cultus Creek Trail. Volunteers wanted for either Saturday or Sunday (or both) We'll be fixing up drainage (water bars and check dams) to minimize erosion. Volunteers needed for either day. Saturday night features a potluck with WTA providing the main dish, camping is free and you can also earn a NW Forest Pass for volunteering. Cultus Creek Trail Work Party October 15 and 16 Volunteer for either day (or both) Details and Registration: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mA00000004pI0/ When you RSVP you can select which day(s) you want to join the crew. No prior trail work experience necessary! To learn more about volunteering with WTA see: http://www.wta.org/volunteer/volunteering Indian Heaven Wilderness is 20,600 acres of broad, rolling country, straddling the crest of the Cascade Range with subalpine meadows and 175 small lakes. Originally known to the Indians as "Sahalee Tyee," the area has been and is culturally important to Native Americans. "Indian Heaven" offers visitors wildlife and panoramic views, as well as wildflowers and huckleberries, in season. (Gifford Pinchot National Forest website, 9-27-16)

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