According to Washington State Parks, the Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 starting Oct. 1. The 50% price increase was ...

Hikers make their way up the many stairs and switchbacks to the top of Beacon Rock during 2019’s First Day Hike event, hosted by Washington State Parks. (The Columbian files) The price for a ...

John Floberg, executive director of the Washington State Parks Foundation, spoke in favor of the proposal during a public hearing March 20. “After 14 years without any changes, this adjustment ...

Planning a spontaneous camping trip in Washington just got easier and more accessible. As of March 2025, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has expanded same-day campsite ...