parks

Explore the fee-free days to vist State parks, national parks, and national forests in Washington State.

Some fees are already in place, but the new inflation fees are effective May 2025.

Most people living in the Northwest aren’t aware of the beauty at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and Park located in the heart of Oregon, a place where time has painted itself into the Earth.

In recent years, Wade Park has been plagued with vandalism, garbage, and graffiti, and as I began my jog early this morning, I noticed what appeared to be spray paint on the path in the distance. My first thought wasn’t pleasant - as I was expecting to see a gang symbol or profanity. Not this time, instead the path was covered with miles of positive messages - written with sidewalk chalk.

Denny Blaine Park has been Seattle's only clothing optional beach since the 1980's

one of the features includes the slide tube, which has gotten brittle and cracked nearthe ends and seams, could cause cuts or scrapes.

Samuel H. Boardman Park’s amazing beauty isn’t just confined to daylight hours. The park is designated as one of Oregon’s International Dark Sky Parks. If you enjoy stargazing, there’s plenty to see all year round on a clear night.

Utlilizing tne new public drug use laws, Pasco PD nails 16 offenders, many of them in parks.

Spread over 7,100 acres at The Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park in Washington, you’ll find the remains of a 15 million year old petrified forest.

Kids, and even adults, will be able to splash around Memorial Weekend.