Not far from Portland, Oregon, this state park in Washington offers some of the country's best windsurfing and kiteboarding ...

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 ...

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 ...

This "peaceful" camground offers ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting, The Dyrt said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall showers ushered in dramatic skies above Tolmie State Park near Olympia, Wa. on Oct 1, 2025, as visitors will now be greeted ...

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 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 ...

On Wednesday, state DNR announced campground closures and recreation service cuts across Washington due to an $8 million ...

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 ...

Park-goers and campers across Washington will see reduced access and fewer services at some Department of Natural Resources ...