Washington state parks

Discover the hidden treasures of Washington State Parks while respecting the law and preserving history. Learn how the STEWARD program protects artifacts for all to enjoy.

Experience the untouched wilderness of Cape Flattery, a top destination revered by the Makah tribe for its spiritual significance and natural beauty.

Washington State Parks invites visitors to help celebrate the agency’s 107th birthday by enjoying a state park for free that day.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle.

SEATTLE (AP) — Wildlife officials are worried possible development is contrary to the mission of a future overpass project that would allow wolverines to cross into habitat south of Interstate 90. KING-TV reports Washington State Parks is considering putting up to 100 cabins and retail space in the area east of Snoqualmie Pass. Off...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The next free days at Washington state parks are next weekend, Jan. 17 and 18. No Discover Pass will be required to park a vehicle at a state park next weekend in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. ...

The popular hiking area Boulder Cave is now closed until next spring as a major remodel of the area is underway.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is hosting a series of online public meetings to get people’s thoughts about the future of outdoor recreation in Washington. The online forum will gather the public’s input about the demand for outdoor recreation, what people want to see in their parks and on their trails, what prevents people from recreating outdoors and the qualit

Today a look at a very popular state park, just minutes away from Yakima's downtown core.

It's out of the way location makes it one of Washington's least visited state parks, but a trip to Fort Simcoe is well worth the drive.