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From natural beauty to engaging arts, our state offers plenty to see and do. Get outdoors and discover places to hike, camp, hunt, or fish. Experience folk art and culture or try your luck at one of our tribal casinos.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Discover Pass Free Days
On free days, no Discover Pass is required for parking at state parks or on lands managed by the Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Discover Pass Free Days
On free days, no Discover Pass is required for parking at state parks or on lands managed by the Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife.
New law now in effect to help protect endangered orca population
As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay at least 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident orcas, the smallest of four killer whale communities in the northeast Pacific Ocean.