The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has released the list of state parks that will be hosting First Day Hikes on Jan.

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Bellingham sits snugly between the Salish Sea and the towering Cascade Mountains, creating a landscape that feels almost too perfect to be real. This Washington jewel offers everything from waterfall ...

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The City of Chelan is celebrating a highly successful year for securing grant funding, with more than $18 million awarded in 2025 to support critical infrastructure, parks and recreation, ...

A 33-year-old man died in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was a minor miracle there haven’t been more ...

Thousands of Washingtonians were forced to evacuate due to historic flooding that swamped widespread areas across the state.

Join Washington State Parks on Jan. 1 for our annual First Day Hikes events – an opportunity for everyone to get outside and ...

Where: Fort Ebey State Park is located at 400 Hill Valley Drive, Coupeville. The Ebey National Historical Reserve is at 162 Cemetery Road, Coupeville. From Whatcom County, take I-5 south to State ...

Columbia Hills Historical State Park is along the Washington-Oregon border on the banks of the Columbia River in southern Washington. This 3,637-acre park allows you to explore the Columbia River ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After hiking up costs last month, Washington has sold fewer passes to state parks. The number of annual Discover Pass sales dropped by 23% from October 2024 to October 2025, ...

Editor’s note: The following is a combination of press releases from Washington State Parks. Washington public land agencies have designated the 12 days of 2026 when no Discover Pass is required to ...