Deception Pass State Park might be the greatest misnomer in the Pacific Northwest – there’s absolutely nothing deceptive about its jaw-dropping beauty. Located near Oak Harbor, Washington, this ...

If you're looking to escape the national park crowds, this quiet state park campground in Washington offers riverside camping ...

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Wednesday that eight state parks will offer "glamping" — short ...

When Congress fails to fund the National Park Service and other federal agencies, the parks must close many of their ...

The price to visit state parks in Washington will rise on Oct. 1, with a $15 hike to the annual cost of a Discover Pass. A campground at Paradise Point State Park in an undated provided image. State ...

After the Trump administration’s cost-cutting led to the closure of numerous federal campgrounds, Pennsylvania’s state parks saw a surge in visitors. Campgrounds across the commonwealth recorded a 30% ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Starting October 1, the annual Discover Pass for Washington state lands will see a price increase from $30 to $45. The Washington State Legislature approved this increase in April, ...

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Recently, six of the seven members of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission visited all three state parks in the South Beach area — Grayland Beach State Park, Twin Harbors and Westport ...

Tens of millions of visitors flock to Washington’s state parks every year. And, though most are state residents, people come from all across the nation, and some from as far away as Australia and ...

Michigan offers more than 100 state parks, with camping areas for visitors at many. Several types of camping fees at state parks are now higher, as new rates took effect Aug. 1, 2025. Families hoping ...