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 ...

Instead of a first come, first serve basis, Washington State Parks are opening up same-day reservations at all reservable campgrounds. Starting on March 24, campers have until 2 p.m. on the expected ...

SEATTLE — Looking for a fun way to burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories? Friday is the last of the 12 days this year where you can explore Washington’s state parks without a Discover Pass.

This overlooked Washington beach town offers lots of fun in the sun and sand, as well as parks sure to provide entertainment ...

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 ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting more active or spending more time outdoors, you’re in luck. Washington residents can access hundreds of state parks, recreation sites and wildlife areas ...

If you tend to wait until the last minute to make camping plans, you’re in luck. Beginning Monday, March 24, Washington State Parks is offering same-day reservations at all of its reservable ...

UPDATE: State parks in the Columbia River Gorge and at ocean beaches will not be part of the May 5 reopening. See a full list of reopening parks here. Outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest is ...

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 ...

Washington State Parks recently unveiled a new logo inspired by thousands of local residents. The parks system, which saw a record number of visitors during the pandemic — 43,840,590 overall in 2021, ...

Washington State Parks took in more money than expected during the past two years as the pandemic drove a boom in outdoor recreation. State Parks collected almost $123 million between July 2021 and ...