Washington State Parks has announced the Discover Pass free days for the coming year.

The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Department of Natural Resources.

The legislation that created the Discover Pass, however, directed Washington State Parks to designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. 

The 2023 Discover Pass free days are:

Sunday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes;

Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day;

Thursday, March 9, Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday;

Sunday, March 19, Washington State Parks’ birthday;

Saturday, April 22, Earth Day;

Saturday, June 10, National Get Outdoors Day;

Sunday, June 11, Free Fishing Weekend;

Monday, June 19, Juneteenth;

Saturday, Sept. 23, National Public Lands Day;

Tuesday, Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day;

Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day; and

Friday, Nov. 24, Autumn Day.

The Discover Pass costs $30 to $35 annually, or $10 to $11.50 for a one-day visit, depending on point of purchase.

Closures announced for transfer station 

The Jefferson County Transfer Station off Jacob Miller Road will be closed Saturday, Nov. 12 due to construction activities and staff shortages. 

The facility will also be closed Friday for Veterans Day.

County officials said the station will reopen for household self-haul at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.