Washington state will send a statue of the Nisqually activist and humanitarian to the National Statuary Hall in 2025. This project is the result of legislation that was passed in 2021 to replace the statue of Marcus Whitman with one of Billy Frank Jr.

This grant from the Federal Highway Administration Bridge Investment Program is a key piece of funding needed to replace the aging Interstate Bridge connecting Washington and Oregon.

Paddle sports like kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and canoeing are fun and easy ways to get out on the water. Learn the rules, get safety tips, and find a park where you can get paddling.

The Department of Natural Resources wildfire dashboard is active throughout fire season and updated daily with information on fires affecting our state. See areas with active wildfires, read statistics, and find resources.

Celebrate local blueberries with sweet and savory recipes from some of our state’s best bakeries and restaurants. Blueberry season spans June through September.

Dry, hot summer weather has increased wildfire risk throughout the state. Outdoor burning, campfires, and using charcoal briquettes is banned on all forest lands under the Department of Natural Resources’ fire protection.