Recreation
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.
Arts
Camping & Hiking
Discover Washington Destinations
Hunting & Fishing
The king tides are coming in mid-December and again in mid-January
Discover what conditions produce the highest tides of the year. Check tide charts and visit one of our shoreside state parks to view the king tides.
The best types of apples for apple pie
Make your next apple pie the best one yet with recommendations from the experts at the Washington Apple Commission.
Ask a State Librarian
Not finding the information you need?
Staff at the Washington State Library are available to answer questions via telephone, email, and chat from 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday.
Recreation How-to Guides
Lottery & Gambling
Get lucky in Washington. Learn the types of lottery and gambling in our state and gamble responsibly.
Get Outside
Find information about parks and hiking trails, and check out activities such as camping, boating, and fishing.
Use Public Transportation
Get to know the different types of public transportation and plan your trip.