MEET GEORGE BOWEN: HOODSPORT’S FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEER

background and his experience at the HVIC. During their visit, he recounted his time as a Park Ranger and of travels with his family. His first job was a summer position with the National Park Service after he completed the military and school. That job as a Park Ranger turned into a 30 plus year long career. It was at Park Ranger Academy where he learned, “to save damsels in distress and, it was a very active time...with movie stars and crowds flocking out to National

Bowen and his family moved all around the country and eventually settled in Washington state. He soon after saw volunteer position open at the HVIC. He enjoys working with the Park staff, Rangers, and welcoming and encountering all the visitors that come through the center. In fact, taking the interview for this article, he helped a visitor from the Midwest who stopped in for maps and recommendations

The HVIC is open for the summer Thursday through Sunday, 9:00a-4:00p, and additional volunteers are always welcome! Learn more at masonchamber.com/hvicvolunteer.