Washington residents can access hundreds of state parks, recreation sites and wildlife areas on Thursday, Jan. 1, for free — no Discover Pass needed. It’s the first of 12 free days at Washington state parks in 2026. A beautiful fall morning arrives at Millersylvania State Park near Olympia, Wa. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Steve Bloom The Olympian

The sun rises over the Washington Monument and blooming cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) It’s official: Cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C., has reached peak bloom. "PEAK BLOOM!

Stargazers in Washington state could be in for a treat this week as the Perseids meteor shower will be active during the new moon on Thursday, July 24. The new moon will bring darker night skies to the Northern Hemisphere, where the Perseids are best viewed.

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Every fall, Washington’s larch trees transform from green to golden yellow before shedding their needles, creating a short-lived but spectacular display. The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a popular destination for “Larch Madness ...

More than 100 West Texas veterans recently embarked on an all-expense-paid, three-day trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their