Wednesday, September 12 |
8:00am–5:00pm |
Explore Crystal
Enjoy optional activities and attractions in the Crystal Mountain area, including Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park, Federation Forest State Park, Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest and more. |
1:00pm–6:00pm |
Registration |
1:00pm–7:00pm |
Nature Photography Exhibit
Opportunity to meet noted local nature photographers and to view their spectacular photographs. |
2:00pm–3:30pm |
Digital Photography 101 Workshop
Bring your digital camera and learn tips and tricks from Jim Nelson and Bob Newton, as well as other guests. |
5:30pm |
Reception
The Washington State Tourism Office, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Crystal Mountain Hotels welcome attendees to Crystal Mountain at the Opening Reception. Hors d’oeuvres provided and no-host bar. View the industry exhibits and photography show. Visit old industry friends and meet new ones! |
7:00pm |
Dinner (on your own). Stargazing and Wildlife Viewing
Alpine Inn Restaurant or Snorting Elk Cellar, Crystal Mountain |
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Thursday, September 13 |
6:30am |
Dawn Birdwatching Hike
Led by Chuck Gibilisco, Watchable Wildlife Biologist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife along with noted local nature photographers. Bring your camera, binoculars and walking shoes |
8:00am–10:00am |
Registration |
7:30am–8:45am |
Continental Breakfast (provided) |
9:00am |
Welcome to Crystal Mountain at Mount Rainier
Marsha Massey, Interim Tourism Director, Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Tourism Office |
9:30am |
Working Together to Leave No Child Inside
Martin LeBlanc, Children and Nature Network and the Sierra Club |
11:00am |
Break |
11:15am |
Trends in Outdoor Travel
Sheila Buckmaster, senior editor at National Geographic Traveler
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Noon |
Lunch (provided)
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12:45pm |
"Revisiting Washington"
Chris Moore, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. Demonstration of a dynamic, new interactive tool to explore Washington now and then. Copy included with registration. |
1:15pm |
Break |
1:30pm–3:00pm |
Early Adopters Capitalize On Marketing The Outdoors
Panel discussion with Laureen Lund from the City of Gig Harbor, Lauren Braden from
Washington Trails Association, and Andy Dumaine, the "Chief Marketing Guy" for shrinkingfootprint |
3:00pm–3:30pm |
Updates on the US Forest Service’s Naturewatch Program
Don Virgovic, National Naturewatch Program Leader |
3:30pm |
Photo Finish
Interactive slide show of images taken during this year's conference |
4:00pm |
Adjourn |
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Friday, September 14 |
8:00am–5:00pm |
Explore Crystal (optional)
Enjoy optional activities and attractions in the Crystal Mountain area, including Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park, Federation Forest State Park, Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest and more |
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