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ZippyHippyinWA
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Washington state free park days!
#19105164 - 11/08/13 11:35 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Dont forget this weekend is Washington free access days at Washington state parks! No discovery pass required! Great for poor folk like me.
http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/
-------------------- “If the words 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' don't include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the Declaration of Independence isn't worth the hemp it was written on.” ― Terence McKenna
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happyfunguy
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Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit state parks on free days. The State Parks free days for 2013 are:
Nov. 9 - 11: Veteran’s Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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B_BOY
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: happyfunguy]
#19105226 - 11/08/13 11:45 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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You have to pay to get into State owned parks? wow. Not like that here.
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ZippyHippyinWA
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: B_BOY]
#19105273 - 11/08/13 11:55 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Unfortunately yes. Most the west coast actually. State parks that is.
-------------------- “If the words 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' don't include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the Declaration of Independence isn't worth the hemp it was written on.” ― Terence McKenna
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happyfunguy
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: B_BOY]
#19105285 - 11/08/13 11:58 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Washington state is an outdoor lover's dream, and public demand for outdoor recreation opportunities on state lands continues to grow. However, the state's budget crisis makes it difficult to keep up with this demand. Shrinking revenues makes it impossible for current taxes to maintain existing facilities, let alone develop new ones
To ensure the public may continue to enjoy these recreation lands, the state must shift from relying on tax revenue from the state General Fund to a user-pay approach to pay for recreation. The cost to users is $30 for the annual Discover Pass or $10 for a one-day pass. Transaction and dealer fees may apply.
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Phuck Ewe



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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: happyfunguy]
#19105298 - 11/08/13 12:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I see, weird but understandable,here in Ohio we don't have to pay to use State Park services.
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happyfunguy
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: happyfunguy]
#19105315 - 11/08/13 12:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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It's a motor vehicle pass, so if you can find legal parking outside of the park, you can always bike or boat in.
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ZippyHippyinWA
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: B_BOY]
#19105353 - 11/08/13 12:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yea, it was so bad in california that 2 years ago we had to shut down our massage clinic in arcata when cali started closing all the state parks in humboldt county. Budget concerns and such. KILLED the tourism there... we had to shutter up and move. Sucked at the time, but, we are happier now.
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Phuck Ewe



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Hell I live 1 mile from a state park here, they just cut a bunch of Ash trees down that were infested, they are letting anyone that wants it go cut it up and take it for free. Was a lot of people down there today.
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oceanmusic
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: B_BOY]
#19106295 - 11/08/13 03:34 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Awesome!! I had no clue, thank you!!
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pondellynelf
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: oceanmusic]
#19106701 - 11/08/13 05:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Volunteer with WTA twice and get a free yearlong NW Forest Pass good for forest service areas http://www.wta.org/volunteer/trail-work-parties Complete 24 hours on state lands(typically 4 days) and you get a discover pass.
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jet li
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ZippyHippyinWA said: Dont forget this weekend is Washington free access days at Washington state parks! No discovery pass required! Great for poor folk like me.
http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/
It's the perfect time of year for it too! LOL every year! Thanks for the heads up!
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happyfunguy
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Re: Washington state free park days! [Re: jet li]
#19108540 - 11/09/13 12:26 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Bear in mind that lots of 'shroom hunters take advantage of this, so if you're planning a foray regarding anything other than observing WA's natural beauty, you might get harassed by Law Enforcement Officers. Arrest records will soar this weekend.
Best to book a campsite and have lots of gear. Those that pay on free days are a lot less conspicuous.
Edited by happyfunguy (11/09/13 12:30 AM)
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