Water safety tips from Washington State Parks for pandemic boating boom
Boating season promises to be bigger than ever in Washington this year thanks to the pandemic -- but it's important to remember some safety tips.
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Boating season promises to be bigger than ever in Washington this year thanks to the pandemic -- but it's important to remember some safety tips.
A Gas Works Park visitor faces a clear view of the Seattle skyline on March 3, 2021. Like the park, the waterway was packed with locals enjoying the warmer weather. Credit: KUOW PHOTO/KATIE CAMPBELL Why Washington park officials are watching carefully as warm weather arrives in the NW Apr 15, 2021 The sun will be shining and temperatures will be rising this week. That means people will be heading to parks across the Seattle area and the Northwest. Outdoor hotspots experienced a spike in activity last year as folks sought a reprieve from quarantine. Washington's lakes and r...
A Gas Works Park visitor faces a clear view of the Seattle skyline on March 3, 2021. Like the park, the waterway was packed with locals enjoying the warmer weather. Credit: KUOW PHOTO/KATIE CAMPBELL Warmer weather has arrived. Here's how to stay safe on the water. Apr 15, 2021 Outdoor hotspots experienced a spike in activity last year as folks sought a reprieve from quarantine. Washington's lakes and rivers were also popular - even more so than usual. "There were almost 17,000 new recreational boating vessels purchased in last year," says Rob Sendak, the boating program di...