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What makes Yakima a very unique place to be when it come to the outdoors? There is a lot to talk about if you just pull a chair and listen to what the local residences have to say.

  For two years, there have been a series of temporary outdoor worker rules in place in WA state from Labor and Industries. Now, as of Monday, they became permanent. New rules do not apply to first responders or firefighters Because of the nature of the emergencies faced by these workers, the logistics of providing the items required are at times impossible, so fire crews and first responders are

Washington State Parks is celebrating the new year with its First Day Hikes program, which will make hikes across 40 of Washington's state parks free for one day. There is no need to have previously purchased a Discover Pass but you may need a parking permit for certain areas...

(Benton County, WA) -- They learned first had, the dangers of shooting in dry, breezy conditions when a spark from target practice started a vegetation fire in Webber Canyon near County Well Road. According to officials the group first tried to put the fire out themselves...

(Olympia, WA) -- Start planning now, you will not need a Washington Discover Pass to park at state parks on three different days this month. There will be free parking on June 11th for National Get Outdoors Day, June 12th for Free Fishing Day and June 19th in honor of Juneteenth ...

(Timberline Ridge, OR) -- A climber on Mt. Hood is hospitalized with serious injuries after he fell into a volcanic vent. Officials say 28-year-old George Stevens of Idaho was on the mountain with two friends when it happened Tuesday. Stevens was attempting to snowboard down from the Hogsback snow ridge when he lost control in icy conditions and fell into the vent that has toxic gasses ... Read M

(Walla Walla, WA) --The U-S Forest Service is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites in both Washington and Oregon this Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. The waiver includes many National Forest Service picnic areas, boat launches, trailheads, and visitor centers ...

(Richland, WA) -- The weather was crisp and cool, but the reception warm and welcome at Badger Mountain Park in Richland Monday as the Friends of Badger Mountain received a $25,000 check from the Kadlec Community Foundation. The money will be used to help the Friends continue work on their latest land and trail preservation project at the Little Badger Mountain Ridge ...

PORTLAND, Ore.-- You can enjoy Oregon and Washington's forested areas without paying most day use fees on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 15.   With many recreation opportunities unavailable to the public during the global COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor recreation has become especially important to individuals and families in the northwest this past year.   ...