The oldest art found at Pictograph Cave State Park is over 2,000 years old and is thought to have been created by prehistoric hunters camping at...

From Washington State Parks Six years ago, the Recreational Boating Safety Program at State Parks created Paddle Safe Week to promote safety...

Registration for the annual Gorge Ride will close at midnight on June 19. The Gorge Ride is a fundraising event for the Friends of the Historic...

Plan your next adventure along the Willapa Hills Trail and explore the brand-new, multi-use Littell Bridge near the Adna Trailhead. The...

Organizations offering outdoor education experiences for students now can apply for state grants. The Outdoor Learning Grants program, created by the Legislature in...

Will you be a part of a healthy forest future? Volunteer with the Reforestation: Western U.S. team in California and Western Montana. Forests...

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) will establish a statewide Scenic Bikeways program. As part of that effort, the agency...

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – Every April, thousands of volunteers descend upon over 300 miles of shoreline in Washington State to participate in the annual Washington Coast...

OLYMPIA – March 30, 2023 – As a proud Washington Clean Coast Alliance member, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will co-host the...

Lake Chelan Enjoy a spring getaway to Lake Chelan! You’ll beat the summer heat — and the crowds. Lake Chelan sits on the eastern side of the...

The North Cascades are a mecca for Nordic skiing. Did you know Winthrop, Washington has the largest groomed cross-country ski trail system in North...

XTRATUF Kiata Waterproof Sneakers For sneaker-heads, we recommend the XTRATUF Kiata Waterproof Sneaker. We field tested a green pair in one the...

From the archive Located a mere 15 miles from the bustling retail centers of Silverdale and the busy shipyards of Bremerton, Guillemot Cove is one of the quietest and...

From the archive Winter hiking in the Olympia area doesn’t get much better than the easy, 6.5-mile loop hike to Mima Falls in the Capitol State Forest. As a bonus, the...

OLYMPIA – Jan. 17, 2023 – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this spring, summer and fall! Parks is...