The entrance is intentionally understated, marked by a simple Washington State Parks sign nestled among the trees. This lack of fanfare is your first clue that Camano Island State Park lets its ...

The Pacific Northwest is loaded with beautiful scenery and places for outdoor fun, and this spot a little over an hour from ...

Washington County is offering a chance to recycle Christmas trees while at the same time creating habitat for fish. The county’s parks and recreation department is using donated trees to create ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, residents are encouraged to join the First Day Hikes ...

As you plan your 2026 travel journeys, here’s a traveler’s dozen of Washington destinations with new offerings, from beaches to mountain camping resorts.

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 ...

Black Friday is a chance to work off all you’ve stuffed yourself with, whether you’re dashing down aisles hunting discounts or gathering family and friends for a hike through nature. But this year, ...

The price of an annual pass to visit Washington State Parks increased by $15 on Oct. 1. Despite a drop in sales during October, compared the prior year, the revenue taken in by the state increased.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After hiking up costs last month, Washington has sold fewer passes to state parks. The number of annual Discover Pass sales dropped by 23% from October 2024 to October 2025, ...