Washington’s state parks have a new website. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission launched its revamped website this week, the result of a 2½-year effort to make the state agency’s ...

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 ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is expanding same-day reservations to all reservable campgrounds. According to a press release, starting March 24, all ...

These Washington state parks boast specific attributes that set them apart, whether it's huge rocks, cascading waterfalls, ancient trees or windows to the stars.

There are hundreds of Washington State Parks–in all sorts of sizes (e.g. Posey Island State Park in San Juan County is a mere one acre) and with all sorts of attractions (think flaming methane geysers ...

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’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass. The pass allows visitors to access ...

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 ...

If your New Year’s resolution is to get outside more often, you’re in luck. Washington State Parks is offering guided hikes at more than 30 of its parks on New Year’s Day. The event is part of an ...

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has dozens of park host volunteer openings over the next several months. You just need an RV. Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com Have you ever wanted ...

Did you decide to take advantage of Washington’s spectacular natural beauty sometime last year and reserve a campsite, cabin or yurt at one of our state parks? If so, you weren’t alone. Use of ...

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 ...