Organizations offering outdoor education experiences for students now can apply for state grants. The Outdoor Learning Grants program, created by the Legislature in...

Will you be a part of a healthy forest future? Volunteer with the Reforestation: Western U.S. team in California and Western Montana. Forests...

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) will establish a statewide Scenic Bikeways program. As part of that effort, the agency...

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – Every April, thousands of volunteers descend upon over 300 miles of shoreline in Washington State to participate in the annual Washington Coast...

OLYMPIA – March 30, 2023 – As a proud Washington Clean Coast Alliance member, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will co-host the...

Lake Chelan Enjoy a spring getaway to Lake Chelan! You’ll beat the summer heat — and the crowds. Lake Chelan sits on the eastern side of the...

The North Cascades are a mecca for Nordic skiing. Did you know Winthrop, Washington has the largest groomed cross-country ski trail system in North...

XTRATUF Kiata Waterproof Sneakers For sneaker-heads, we recommend the XTRATUF Kiata Waterproof Sneaker. We field tested a green pair in one the...

From the archive Located a mere 15 miles from the bustling retail centers of Silverdale and the busy shipyards of Bremerton, Guillemot Cove is one of the quietest and...

From the archive Winter hiking in the Olympia area doesn’t get much better than the easy, 6.5-mile loop hike to Mima Falls in the Capitol State Forest. As a bonus, the...

OLYMPIA – Jan. 17, 2023 – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this spring, summer and fall! Parks is...

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains in Idaho this month during the 2023 McCall Winter Carnival, according to a...

Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with all 19 Gem State ski areas now open. Lookout Pass just...

HERE ARE A FEW GREAT TRAILS FOR BEGINNERS: Franklin Falls Trail: 2.0 miles out and back located at Snoqualmie Pass; this short hike is the...

For those of you that already like running, hiking, or better yet, both, might I suggest trying your hand at trail running? Trail running is the...