A Newsletter from Washington State Parks | February 2017

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Get your Discover Pass for year- round access to millions of acres of state recreation lands

 When you purchase your Discover Pass, you aren't just buying a parking pass. You are directly supporting the preservation of public lands. Not only does the Discover Pass give you access to state parks, it also offers you access to millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including:

• More than 100 developed state parks
• More than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas
• Nearly 700 water-access points 
• Nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails
• More than 80 natural areas
• More than 30 wildlife areas
  
  

Purchase your Discover Pass today!

Getting hitched? Exchange vows at a Washington state park!

February is officially National Wedding Month. What better place to have your wedding than at a state park in a beautiful Washington outdoor setting? Check out our latest blog post for creative ideas and useful tips on the best state parks to choose from for your special day.

Beat the rush! Book a cabin or campsite now!

Planning your spring or summer vacation? State parks’ accommodations fill up fast, but you can make reservations up to nine months in advance for most parks. If you waited too long to snag those summer weekend dates last year, consider a mid-week reservation. You might have better luck if you can be flexible on your dates. And there’s always the off season. Many cabins and yurts are cheaper then, too!   Looking for suggestions? We currently have openings for cabins and yurts at Twin Harbors and Ike Kinswa state parks. Book your stay today! Photo locations: Yurt at Twin Harbors state park

State Parks makes improvements for you

Interested in knowing what we’re doing to make your state park visit a better experience? Check out our new Accomplishments page to find out about recently completed construction projects, including new cabins, playgrounds and trails. Learn about our initiative to make parks “clean and green.” Look back on some of the exciting, entertaining and educational programs we offered at parks across Washington. We’re working to make a healthy and sustainable park system for you!