The National Park System is a big draw for traveling in the United States, both for residents and for attracting visitors from abroad. When you visit Washington State’s National Parks, you’ll ...

Today, the four spots that were once considered for national parks — Mount Hood, Hells Canyon, Silver Falls and the Boardman ...

A bird-watcher's paradise, Washington Slagbaai National Park's nearly 14,000-acre semi-desert, cacti-studded protected oasis plays host to more than 200 different types of birds. The park also ...

The landscapes of the national parks are preserved in their natural state. National parks are also used for public recreational activities ... It is a great spot for the adrenaline junkies to do ...

Keeping kids entertained while finding activities that parents can enjoy, too, is no easy feat. Luckily, Washington State is ...

9 as a national day of mourning, coinciding with the late president's official state funeral at the Washington National ... Here's what to know if national parks will be open or closed on Jan.

Seattle is often overlooked for a local getaway precisely because it's our state's most famous city. Still, we think the ...

One of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders has reignited a debate over the future of Alaska’s vast wilderness and resources, sparking deep concern among some environmental groups and ...

Yet, even after exploring all 63 US national parks, some of my favorite places to explore are outside the National Park System. State parks may not often enjoy the same level of recognition as ...

In graphic terms, the president has focused on three areas he says make the city an embarrassment and nightmare: its ...

Some of the country’s most popular national parks and monuments will require reservations to visit this year. Continuing a practice put in place in recent years to control overcrowding, the NPS ...