Here’s where to go in Washington state: Mount Rainier National Park was No. 10 on Lonely Planet of the top national park ...

Seattle's weekend weather is expected to be hot, with highs in the mid 80s, prompting many to visit local parks to cool off by Puget Sound or Lake Washington.

From an urban old growth forest to a haunted hotel, free boat rides, and the best places to eat salmon and oysters, here’s a guide to help make the most of your visit to the Pacific Northwest’s ...

Last spring, when The New York Times recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their ...

Seattle closes three parks for safety but fails to curb nearby encampment growth. SEATTLE — Seattle has temporarily closed ...

The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the eighth best parks and recreation system in the United States, according to its 2025 ParkScore index.

Spray parks and wading pools around the Seattle area are free and fun ways to keep cool during hot weather, especially for the kids. There are also swimming beaches for those who want to take a dip.

Seattle enforces new regulations to combat illegal gatherings and street racing in parks this summer.