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Mount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person per night, the National Parks Service announced Friday.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery.
“This approach is designed to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/16/25
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It was a bluebird day at the White Pass Ski Area when Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson visited on Sunday.
Skiers enjoyed the powder as Mount Rainier dominated the horizon against clear …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/15/25
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The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 days when a Discover Pass will not be needed to visit state parks and other state lands in 2025.
On these days, visitors will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/15/25
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Starting this month, biologists from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will begin conducting a study in southwest Washington that will help the department develop a new method for …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/10/25
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If you want to get out to a national park or federal forest for free this year, circle these 10 dates on your calendar.
Federal public lands agencies will once again waive entrance, parking and …
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Jamie Hale / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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1/10/25
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Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson captured these photos during a visit to the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday afternoon.
“Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually …
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1/7/25
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Monday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 10.
“This upcoming tide series …
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Submitted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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1/6/25
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A summer spent fishing was lucrative for one angler who earned a record amount of just over $164,000 for turning in the northern pikeminnow they caught in the Columbia or Snake rivers.
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Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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1/4/25
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Skiers and snowboarders can now fully explore the White Pass Ski Area as all lifts and runs are now open daily.
Additionally, the tubing hill is also open, along with the White Pass Ski Area …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/30/24
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If your New Year's resolution is to get outside more often, you're in luck.
Washington State Parks is offering guided hikes at more than 30 of its parks on New Year's Day. The event is part of …
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Daniel Schrager / The Bellingham Herald (TNS)
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12/27/24
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For Washington's outdoorsy crowd, 2024 had its peaks and valleys. The year began with scant snow and ended with a lot of it. Summer featured a mixed bag of wildfire smoke, while fall brought a bumper …
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Gregory Scruggs / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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12/24/24
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Dec. 28, including opportunities around the New …
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12/21/24
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Washington residents are invited to celebrate the new year with Washington State Parks during the First Day Hikes events on Jan. 1, 2025.
More than 30 state parks will host staff-led and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/16/24
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Thinking about taking a trip to Mount Rainier National Park this winter? You might want to think twice about it if you are not properly prepared.
The park was ranked the second-deadliest …
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Rosemary Montalvo / The News Tribune (TNS)
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12/16/24
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Dec. 12, with tentative dates scheduled from Jan. 1 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/9/24
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Significant November snowfall and a La Niña forecast offer potential for continued growth at ski areas throughout the Cascades this season.
White Pass marketing director Andy Mahre said …
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Luke Thompson / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS)
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12/8/24
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The Washington state Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025.
On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/6/24
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Razor clam diggers along the coast of Grays Harbor were surprised during recent openings when they dug up more Dungeness crab than clams.
The scenario: You’re on the beach digging for …
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By The Daily World
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12/6/24
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EBRIGHT CREEK, Sammamish — Zombie kokanee tumbled downstream as new waves of crimson fish dashed through the riffles making the journey to their spawning grounds.
The creek was alive with …
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Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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11/29/24
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