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 ...

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 ...

One of the things I love most about the Evergreen State is its many postcard-worthy outdoor destinations, especially its ...

Head to this state park in the Pacific Northwest for meadows dotted with wildflowers and plentiful birdwatching opportunities ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Pacific Northwest is never short on outdoor recreation activities with iconic destinations and parks to explore. In Oregon and ...

Starting in mid-August, Washington State Parks will cap the number of nights someone can spend camping in a given park over a 30-day stretch at ten. Geff Hinds Staff file In mid-August, Washington is ...

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from Washington State Parks. Your library card is also your key to checking out adventure on state-managed recreation lands, thanks to the Check Out ...

The Washington State Parks system is raising a handful of fees for the first time in more than a decade, amid rising costs and a tightened budget. More than 40 million people visit Washington state ...

It could soon become pricier to visit Washington state parks. A bill that would raise the cost of the Discover Pass from $30 to $45 has passed the Washington State Senate in a 29-20 party-line vote on ...