As the weather warms, outdoor enthusiasts across Washington state are heading out on hikes. You can find 700 miles of trails ...

The National Park Service manages more than 85 million acres of land across the country, from national parks to historic sites. Parks staff keeps track of how many visitors stop by each attraction ...

Some National Park Service sites saw less than 100,000 visitors in 2025.

This underrated state park in Washington offers riverside adventure, camping, a unique art museum, and a Stonehenge replica ...

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 ...

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 ...

These least-visited, underrated parks may not be the typical heavy hitters but they have a charm to them that makes them ...

Ah, the day after Thanksgiving: Black Friday shopping for some, a day of digesting for others … but if neither of those sound quite right, consider visiting a state park. Friday is one of the 12 days ...

Washington State Parks raises nonresident reservation fee from $5 to $15 on April 1. Senior off-season pass fee increases $25 to $100 effective Sept. 1. Roofed accommodations change effective Jan. 1, ...