Flaming Geyser State Park
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| Flaming Geyser State Park | |
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| Flaming Geyser | |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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 The Flaming Geyser. It burned significantly higher before the 1960s. |
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| Location | King County, Washington, Washington, USA |
| Nearest city | Black Diamond, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°16′20″N 122°01′22″W / 47.27222°N 122.02278°WCoordinates: 47°16′20″N 122°01′22″W / 47.27222°N 122.02278°W |
| Area | 480 acres (0.75 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
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The Flaming Geyser State Park is located on the Green River in southwestern King County, Washington, near the city of Black Diamond.[1][2][3]
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[edit] History
In March 2009, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Department announced that, due to a serious financial shortfall, they were considering closing and "mothballing" a number of state parks. Flaming Geyser was one of the parks on their self-proclaimed "hit list," but it is unclear whether all the parks so listed would, indeed, be closed. Since that time, a funding mechanism has been developed using voluntary donations added to driver's license renewal fees, so Flaming Geyser and the other parks are no longer being threatened with closure.
[edit] Park management
The Park is managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
[edit] Geography and geology
Within the conservation area are the Flaming Geyser State Park, Kummer Bridge Area, the Black Diamond Heritage Area, the Old Town of Franklin Heritage Area, the Hanging Gardens Area, the Walter A. Jellum Area, Kanaskat/Palmer State Park, and Nolte State Park.
480 acres (2 km2) with over 3 miles (4.8 km) of river shoreline.
[edit] References
- ^ Sykes, Karen (March 24, 2004). "Hike Of The Week: Natural wonders bubble up from the ground here". Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, Washington: Roger Oglesby). ISSN 0745-970X. OCLC 3734418. http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/Hike-Of-The-Week-Natural-wonders-bubble-up-from-1140357.php. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ Reporter, Covington (January 10, 2010). "Flaming Geyser State Park to be closed for two years for repairs". Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, Washington: Roger Oglesby). ISSN 0745-970X. OCLC 3734418. http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/Flaming-Geyser-State-Park-to-be-closed-for-two-898715.php. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "Flaming Geyser State Park near Black Diamond faces possible closing". Covington & Maple Valley Reporter (Maple Valley, Washington: Sound Publishing). January 26, 2011. OCLC 308776830. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/cmv/news/114691379.html. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Flaming Geyser State Park - official site
