Even though gates remain open — and without any staff on hand to collect entrance fees — visitors centers are closed from the ...

The Washington coastline stretches for hundreds of miles and surf perch fishing from the shoreline — open year-round — is a fishery that goes relatively unnoticed. The central coastal beaches, ...

Are national parks open or closed during the ongoing government shutdown? Here's the status of the most-visited National Park Service sites.

Washington’s coastline is home to breakfast spots where the view is just as satisfying as the food. These cafés sit close to ...