Washington State Parks offering 'free day' Aug. 25
CBH Columbia Basin Herald Local News
The National Park Service and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will honor 100 years of service with free entrance to state parks Aug. 25.
“This is a very special year for the National Park System, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary,” said Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks. “We want to acknowledge and honor this milestone. Washington State Parks and the National Park Service share common goals — to preserve and protect natural and cultural resources and to provide public access to these special lands for generations to come.”
The National Park Service was established on Aug. 25, 1916. State Parks “free days” are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife.
The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 ‘free days’ each year when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. The Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by WDFW and DNR on these days.
More information about the National Park Service’s Centennial, visit: www.nps.gov/subjects/centennial.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling about 120,000 acres. The commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
— Staff report
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