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 ...

A seagull rests on rock near the shoreline at Larrabee State Park south of Bellingham, Wash. Evan Abell eabell@bhamherald.com In order to park at a Washington State Park, you’d normally need a ...

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 ...

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 you’re looking to get outside without traveling far from the city, Washington State offers plenty of great parks near Seattle. These spots give you a chance to enjoy nature, hike, camp, or just ...

In a move to improve access and ensure equitable use of camping resources, the Washington State Parks Recreation Commission has announced new stay limits for campers in state parks. The updated ...

Washington State Parks had another strong year in 2025, welcoming more than 40 million visitors — a number that had increased by nearly 7 million over the past decade. However, not every park is ...

Washington’s state parks had another strong year in 2025, welcoming more than 40 million visitors across all state parks — a number that has climbed nearly 7 million over the past decade. “Ten years ...

The Pacific Northwest is never short on outdoor recreation activities with iconic destinations and parks to explore. In Oregon and Washington state, three state parks recently made travel blog The ...