MLK Weekend First of State Park Free Days for 2012

This coming three-day Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend is the first of ten fee-free days at Washington State Parks in 2012. These are days when visitors will not need to have a Discover Pass at State Parks.

The days are closely aligned with the fee-free days on federal lands that we reported on in October, with a few exceptions. They only pertain to Washington State Parks, and not to other state lands that require the Discover Pass. Discover Pass legislation in 2011 allowed for up to 12 fee-free days at Washington State Parks each year.

Washington State Parks Fee-Free Days for 2012

January 14 -16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend
March 18-19: Honoring Washington State Parks 99th Birthday
June 9: National Get Outdoors Day
September 29: National Public Lands Day
November 10-12: Veterans Day Weekend

Want to know more about the Discover Pass and which passes and permits you need to discover Washington's parks, forests and trails? We have several resources for you to consider:

>> Recreation Pass Info - A one-stop shop for the various passes needed on public lands in Washington.
>> What Pass Do I Need? - Choosing the best pass(es) for your hiking needs.
>> WTA's Hiking Guide - Much of this database of more than 3000 hikes has been updated to reflect the Discover Pass.