Fall showers ushered in dramatic skies above Tolmie State Park near Olympia, Wa. on Oct 1, 2025, as visitors will now be ...

The Washington State Parks system is raising a handful of fees for the first time in more than a decade, amid rising costs ...

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 ...

Four proposals are being considered for the island in Puget Sound, from removing the marina and restoring the park's natural state to funding expensive improvements.

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 ...

Washington state Discover Pass prices are increasing on Wednesday, climbing from $30 to $45 per year. The pass is a fee charged to park vehicles at state-run parks, lands and recreation sites. State ...

A newly published guide from the Washington State Parks Foundation is providing helpful information about how everyone, no matter what their accessibility needs are, can get outside and enjoy our ...

Washington state parks will offer free parking Monday and next Thursday, in celebration of a couple of birthdays.

Washington’s annual Discover Pass fee will increase from $30 to $45 starting Oct. 1, the first change since 2011. The Discover Pass funds about 71% of State Parks’ operating budget, supporting ...