Give the gift of the great outdoors – buy a Discover Pass 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 more than 7 million acres of state
recreation lands, including trailheads, wildlife and natural areas, heritage sites and water-access
points.
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.
Washington State Parks Gift Certificates
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.
Washington State Parks' icon prints for sale
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.
Or complete and mail the order
form.
A selection of the prints are available for purchase online.
View the entire series of icon prints and place your order today!
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.
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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.
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Cachet design 2:
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park,
situated atop the rugged cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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The Commemorative Stamps:
- Portrait of Meriwether Lewis
- Portrait of William Clark
- Representation of Lewis and Clark on a promontory looking over the countryside
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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
Shipping, handling and tax:
within Continental U.S. cost is included
outside Continental U.S. add $5.
Stamps can be purchased
- By mail: (133kb PDF order form)
Pay by check or money order made out to
Lewis and Clark Commemorative Stamps
c/o Washington State Parks
P.O.Box 42650
1111 Israel Road S.W.
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
- In person at Washington State Parks headquarters in Olympia
Discounts and Special Offers on Vacation Houses
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.