Goose Prairie, Washington facts for kids
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Goose Prairie, Washington
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 Goose Prairie, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Goose Prairie, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98937
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1520150 |
Goose Prairie is a small, quiet community in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Goose Prairie is about 41 miles (66 km) northwest of Yakima.
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How Goose Prairie Got Its Name
Goose Prairie was founded in 1886 by a man named Tom Fife. He named the area after a special visitor. One evening, a goose landed in the meadow and decided to stay the night. Tom Fife liked this so much that he named the entire place "Goose Prairie."
Camp Fife: A Place for Scouts
Tom Fife was very generous. He gave a part of his land to the Boy Scouts of America. Today, this land is home to Camp Fife. It's a popular summer camp named in Tom Fife's honor, where Boy Scouts can enjoy outdoor adventures.
Besides the Boy Scout camp, Goose Prairie has a few cabins. There's also a diner that opens only on summer holiday weekends. It's a peaceful spot, especially during the warmer months.
Famous Visitors and Important Places
Goose Prairie was once the summer home of William O. Douglas. He was a very important person, a United States Supreme Court Justice. A Supreme Court Justice is one of the highest judges in the country.
In 1972, a famous journalist named Eric Sevareid interviewed Justice Douglas right there in Goose Prairie. This interview was for a TV show called CBS Reports. You can even watch a film of this interview online at the Yakima Valley Museum.
Goose Prairie is also important because of two women, Kay Kershaw and Isabelle Lynn. They ran a place called the Double K Mountain Ranch there. They worked hard to help protect the beautiful nature nearby. Thanks to their efforts, the area became known as the William O. Douglas Wilderness. This is a special protected natural area, named after the Justice.
See also
In Spanish: Goose Prairie (Washington) para niños
