Low tides are coming to Washington state beaches this week. See where and when to explore the low tides throughout the rest ...

Beach time is almost here. Why aren’t more residents of the Washington region familiar with Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay beaches ...

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container. (Terry Otto for The Columbian) OLYMPIA — ...

Most of Washington’s beaches are worlds away from being tropical, palm tree-studded Caribbean vacation destinations. Even in summer, you’ll likely find a hefty dose of sand in your face (courtesy of ...

Spring means the start of shellfish season in Washington state. “The return of daytime low tides brings opportunities for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster gathering across hundreds of ...

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 12. “We’ve had a great start to our ...

As Seattle’s summer heat ramped back up, King County Public Health (KCPH) warned that several Washington beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and summer beachgoers are urged to stay out of the ...

In 2024, 76% of tested WA beaches showed potentially unsafe fecal bacteria at least once. Jack Hyde, Titlow and Squaxin parks ranked high in contamination test days. Pollution sources in the ...

Bask on pristine white sand, wander among picturesque lakefront dunes or explore an island where wild horses roam. Just don’t ...