recreation

Due to the retirement of the penny WDFW will stop taking cash payments

Spout Springs closed in 2016 after being open to the public since 1956. It opened in the 40's as a private tow rope facility.

The Bureau of Land Management is part of the Department of Interior, responsible for Federal land management

Authorities have not released the gender or the ID of the victim

Pasco will be hosting a variety of kids camps, from soccer, to flag football, tennis and more

Despite state-record tax hikes, WA State legislature gutted the Department of Natural Resources budget...now closures looming

A lot of people are discovering the glow-in-the-dark kayaking adventures in Washington and Eastern Oregon!

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office isn’t mincing words: if you’re heading into Washington’s backcountry, know your limits and plan ahead. In a recent Facebook post, the department issued a blunt but vital reminder—far too many hikers venture into rugged terrain without understanding what lies ahead. Whether it’s underestimating time, overestimating fitness, or relying solely on cell phones for navigation, these mistakes have already triggered search and rescue missions this season. Don’t become the next emergency call. Bring the essentials, tell someone your plan, and respect the wilderness.

With summer just around the corner, the race to secure those coveted camping spots in Washington is heating up. It’s a bit like a high-stakes game of musical chairs.

Herman the Sturgeon is the star of the Sturgeon Viewing Interpretive Center in the Gorge, and is considered by many to be Oregon's “unofficial State Fish”. But poor old Herman has had it rough.