By Stefanie Donahue
State park visitors do not need a Discover Pass to park on Saturday, August 25 in honor of the National Park System’s 102nd birthday.
“The National Park Service is celebrating its birthday this year as ‘something new for 102,’” said Washington State Parks director Don Hoch in a press release. “We think that’s a great idea, and we encourage visitors to take advantage of the free day by visiting a park they’ve never been to before or by trying a new activity at a favorite park.”
The Discover Pass provides daytime access for visitors who are visiting by car. Passes cost $35 annually or $11.50 for a one-day visit. They’re required for day-use visitors who park on lands managed by state parks, department of fish and wildlife and department of natural resources.
Free days only apply to state parks and not land managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or Department of Natural Resources.
In addition to the day in August, Discover Passes are not required on Saturday, September 22 for National Public Lands Day; Sunday, November 11 for Veterans Day; and Friday, November 23 for Autumn free day.
To learn more about the Discover Pass, visit discoverpass.wa.gov.
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