Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45. The Discover Pass is a fee charged to park a vehicle at Washington’s state parks...
Paddlesports--such as kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding--are among the most popular recreational activities in Washington State. In a recent study from the Recreation and Conservation Office, 52% of survey...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is opening up more camping opportunities for visitors by expanding its same-day reservation option to all parks with reservable campgrounds.
Beginning Monday, March...
Scottish comedian Billy Connolly once said, “In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather — only the wrong clothes.” And that’s the same attitude local disc golfers...
There are currently three vacancies on the Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board: One “at-large” or county-wide position, one for District 1 (Marysville, Arlington, Stanwood, Granite Falls, Darrington and unincorporated...
The earth, moon and sun are locked in a complex but predictable dance that helps produce the tides. These tides change from day to day, but in patterns that...
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) announced on June 6 its same-day reservation pilot program has expanded to 26 parks across the state.
Additionally, Parks has implemented a new...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is asking campers to weigh in on proposed changes to its camping stay limits.
The proposed update limits maximum stay lengths to no...
With their diminutive size and beguiling flight maneuvers, hummingbirds are among the most charismatic of birds. Here in the Puget Sound, we are lucky to have a hardy species...
In an effort to save two subspecies of spotted owls from extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released its Draft Barred Owl Management Strategy and accompanying Draft...
Ranchers have long argued that Washington laws should give them more flexibility and authority to kill wolves that threaten or attack livestock on their property.
They’re welcoming a new bill...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has officially launched a redesigned and improved parks.wa.gov website, according to a news release.
The new, refreshed website has a modern, inclusive and...
The time for snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding is fast approaching, as 2023-2024 Sno-Park passes go on sale Nov. 1, according to a news release from Washington State Parks.
Customers...
Washington State Parks has four more free days left in 2023, starting with Saturday, Sept. 23.
Mark your calendars for the four remaining days this year when you won’t need...
In celebration of National Public Lands Day coming up on Saturday, Sept. 23, Washington State Parks is giving away a $100 gift card on social media.
To enter, go to...
Learn more about coyotes and their role in our environment during a free virtual presentation from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Coyotes are a natural part of the ecosystem of...
Due to recent rain and moist weather conditions, recent fire danger has lessened. As a result, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal's Office has downgraded its outdoor burn ban to...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has implemented changes to its Foster Family Program to provide more families with the opportunity to camp and enjoy parks.
The changes...
