Special Offers

The Washington State Parks 2013 Centennial wall calendar is now available for purchase! The calendar represents 100 years of Washington state parks. Established on March 19, 1913, Washington State Parks is one of the oldest and largest park systems in the country. The calendar represents the development of your beautiful Washington state parks from the first park land donated in 1915, to the more than 100 developed state parks all across Washington.

Historic photos are courtesy of the State Parks Archive Collection and include a 1919 public meeting and picnic to discuss Deception Pass becoming a state park, a family picnicking at Moran State Park in the 1920s, a Civilian Conservation Corps crew from the 1930s, a State Parks truck and ranger from the 1950s, the historic John R. Jackson House from 1914 and more.

Each month of the calendar features photos and other memorabilia from each decade from the 1910s to the present.

The calendar size is larger than previous editions. It measures 14 inches x 9.875 inches (closed) and 14 inches by 19.75 inches (opened). The calendar sells for $18.50 plus tax and is available for purchase at State Parks Headquarters or online through the Department of Enterprise Services print-on demand program. To purchase online, visit myprint.wa.gov or call State Parks Headquarters at (360) 902-8500.

The State Parks 2013 Centennial calendar is sure to become a collector's item, so order your calendar today!

This year, why not buy the Discover Pass for family and friends – and give them an entire year of recreation fun on Washington's beautiful state-managed recreation lands? The Discover Pass is now required for day visits to state parks and also provides access to millions of acres of state recreation lands, including trailheads, wildlife and natural areas, heritage sites and water-access points. One pass can be transferred between two vehicles.

The Discover Pass gets you access to trailheads with hundreds of hiking adventures, vistas and heritage sites where you can learn about the history of our state, a variety of water access points, places to watch wildlife and some of the most diverse landscapes in the nation.

If you're a grandparent who wants to "buy one for the kids," or a friend who wants to tuck a pass into a nice new pair of hiking socks, the Discover Pass is a great value. The $30 Discover Pass makes a perfect gift for the active outdoor family and friends who love our beautiful state. It's a gift they can enjoy all year long. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov or call (866) 320-9933.

Give the gift of the great outdoors! Washington State Parks gift certificates are available in $5 and $10 increments and can be used for stays at campsites, cabins, vacation houses and more.

A State Parks gift certificate makes the perfect gift for the new or seasoned outdoor enthusiast.

For more information, call Washington State Parks at (360) 902-8500.

As a Washington driver, now you can have the best of both worlds in a license plate for your car – your special message against the beautiful background image of the Washington State Parks special license plate. The special design plate showcases natural features from state parks on both sides of the mountains – with a collage image that includes recognizable features such as Wallace Falls and Lake Wenatchee state parks. And your special message? Well, that's up to you!

The license plate sells for $40 plus regular tab renewal fees, with $28 of the plate cost going to State Parks. After the first year, the cost for motorists to keep the specialty plate will be $30 in addition to tab renewal fees, with $28 going to State Parks. Fees to personalize your specialty license plate vary.

The Department of Licensing website has more information on purchasing the specialty license plate and how to personalize your specialty license plate.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has developed a series of prints featuring state parks throughout Washington. More than 70 state parks icon prints are available for purchase, with more to come. The prints represent the diverse and distinctive character of Washington state parks. Every picture captures a particular feature of natural, cultural, historical or recreational significance. As a group, the icons reflect the beauty of Washington state and the wonderful opportunities available to the public in their state parks. Individually, the icons are intended to inspire memories of visitors' favorite parks and experiences.

The icon prints are ideally suited for framing in either the home or office. Prints are available in two sizes:

Size*		Price
14" x 22"		$16
10" x 15"		$11
*(exact sizes may vary)

To place an order by credit card, call (360) 902-8844 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

A selection of the prints are available for purchase online.

View the entire series of icon prints and place your order today!

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps First Day Issue
Add to your collection or give as a present!

In honor of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering for sale commemorative stamps on two specially designed envelopes. The postmark records May 14, 2004, the date of the First Day of Issue and precisely 200 years after the day that the Lewis and Clark Expedition began its journey up the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.

Cachet design 1:
Landscape of Cape Disappointment as it likely appeared to members of the Expedition during their final miles of travel to the shores of the Pacific.

Cachet design 2:
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park, situated atop the rugged cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The Commemorative Stamps:

• Portrait of Meriwether Lewis
• Portrait of William Clark
• Representation of Lewis and Clark on a promontory looking over the countryside

Purchase special First-Day Issue stamps

• Individually for $15 per envelope, stamped with all three commemorative stamps, or
• As a set of two stamped envelopes for $25

Stamps can be purchased at Cape Disappointment State Park - Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center bookstore.
For more information, please call (360) 642-4144.

Fall asleep in the lap of history, with a vacation or retreat staged at an overnight heritage place/vacation house. Eight parks offer overnight accommodations: Cape Disappointment, Fort Columbia, Fort Flagler, Fort Worden, Kitsap Memorial, Millersylvania, Moran and Pearrygin Lake.

The fall, winter and spring seasons are great times to experience uncrowded and tranquil Washington state parks. And many parks offer discounted prices for overnight stays at a vacation house from November through March each year. For more information, visit the vacation house Web page.

Just another day in the park... Now you can enjoy the breathtaking views seen in Washington state parks without stepping away from your computer. Of course, the scenery is always better in person, so take a break and plan a picnic, an afternoon walk or an overnight camping trip. With 121 parks statewide, there are plenty of scenic locations to choose from.