Lawmakers propose declaration of emergency to restore Mount Rainier bridge access

Washington lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at restoring access to Mount Rainier National Park via the Fairfax ...
The Columbian

Washington’s national parks open, unstaffed

Planning a mountain hike to see fall colors? One last Pacific beach ramble before rain settles in? Washington’s three main national parks remain open, but don’t expect to ask a ranger about ...

How do you avoid the crowds in national parks? Visit during winter.

From Alaska to New Mexico, take in the tranquil beauty of the country’s national parks—one park can see less than 10 visitors ...
The Olympian

You can visit dozens of WA national, state parks for free. See when & where to go

Looking to get outside? You can explore Washington’s national parks — and dozens of other scenic spots — for free. The U.S. National Park Service is offering no-cost admission to must-visit ...

Trump administration alters national parks' free-entry days, cutting MLK Day and Juneteenth

The Trump administration has changed which days Americans can visit national parks for free next year, removing Martin Luther ...