With state parks still recovering from deep budget cuts following the Great Recession, proponents say the increased revenue ...

Discover Pass allows visitors to access state-managed lands, such as parks, campgrounds, trails and water access points.

Senate Bill 5390 proposes to increase the annual Discover Pass fee to $45. It would be the first price hike since the pass was introduced about 14 years ago. The way the bill is written, the increase ...

Access to facilities, including restrooms and trails, could be limited at national parks and U.S. Forest Service lands, ...

Washington’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass. The pass allows visitors to access ...

Washington’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass. The pass allows visitors to access ...

For those looking to get out in nature more in 2025, Washington State Parks is offering free access to its lands several days this year.

Senate Bill 5098, primarily sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, passed the Senate on March 5 with a 28-21 vote. The bill aims to implement restrictions on the possession of weapons in various ...