If you’re looking to get outside without traveling far from the city, Washington State offers plenty of great parks near ...

Looking to get outside? You can explore Washington’s national parks — and dozens of other scenic spots — for free. The U.S. National Park Service is offering no-cost admission to must-visit sites ...

The Pacific Northwest is never short on outdoor recreation activities with iconic destinations and parks to explore. In Oregon and Washington state, three state parks recently made travel blog The ...

A seagull rests on rock near the shoreline at Larrabee State Park south of Bellingham, Wash. Evan Abell [email protected] In order to park at a Washington State Park, you’d normally need a ...

This park has carved a tranquil spot for itself near the city, allowing you to reap the benefits of an outdoor stay without ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Parks invites people to celebrate the new year with its annual "First Day Hikes" event on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. More than 30 state parks will host staff-led and ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is expanding same-day reservations to all reservable campgrounds. According to a press release, starting March 24, all ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is increasing its camping and moorage fees for 2025 to support increased operation costs amid inflation impacts. The increased camping ...

Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any staffing or ...

Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington last May and quickly noticed something was off. The site was very far from the bathroom ...