Grays Harbor Spotlights

Building the Legacy Pavilion

In 2015, the Foundation awarded one of our first large scale grants to the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks for their Legacy Pavilion Project.

The all-season pavilion within the boundaries of Lake Sylvia State Park, is a wonderful effort pulled together by an all volunteer organization working jointly with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Pavilion is a community resource that can be utilized for youth as an entry point to the natural world, whether it be an off site natural science classroom for our schools, a gathering place for scouting events, a summer youth recreation program locale, or a fishing derby and instructional center. For the community and county, the Pavilion provides a welcoming setting for family gatherings, reunions, private weddings, day retreats, business seminars, and public events.

Remembering Rudy: A Lifelong Harborite with a Heart of Gold

One of our very favorite visitors and a friend to the Foundation, Rudy Spanich died this month at the age 101. Rudy was a longtime Hoquiam resident, and a true servant to his community.

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Lake Quinault 2025 Graduate Zachary Leavitt Receives Aaron Thomas Dineen Memorial Scholarship

Aaron Thomas Dineen grew up with a love of the outdoors. During his summers throughout high school Aaron worked at The Cotton Wood Ranch and Rognlin’s.

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Peyton Poler Memorial Scholarship

Forever spreading light through her legacy of joy

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