NW passes and permits

[+Glenn]

What is the best combination of park passes as far as geocaching is concerned?

[+B+L]

What is the best combination of park passes as far as geocaching is concerned?

Sno-Parks are separate because they are mandated to be 100% self-funded. Everything else can be covered with a Interagency Pass (federal) and a Discover Pass (state). A NW Forest Pass might be a better choice than the Interagency Pass if you don't need the extra coverage for National Parks, etc.

[+vds]

What is the best combination of park passes as far as geocaching is concerned?

Sno-Parks are separate because they are mandated to be 100% self-funded. Everything else can be covered with a Interagency Pass (federal) and a Discover Pass (state). A NW Forest Pass might be a better choice than the Interagency Pass if you don't need the extra coverage for National Parks, etc.

 

Wow - first time I've heard the maze (mess) of passes explained clearly. Thanks !

 

Here are some links:

http://www.discovernw.org/store_annual-northwest-forest-pass-national-forests-in-washington-and-oregon-only_09942.html

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/Recreation/recreation_national/recreation_fees__/interagency_pass.html

http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

 

Forest pass is $30, Interagency is $80, and the Discover Pass for WA state parks is $35. Looks like if you're 62 the Senior pass for $10 rather than the Interagency is a heck of a deal.

 

Just as a comparison FWIW, a quick look says Mt.Rainier is $15 to enter once, the Johnston Ridge center at Mt.St.Helens is $8. The annual pass for Rainier is $30. Geez there are a lot of passes.

[+EraSeek]

 

the Johnston Ridge center at Mt.St.Helens is $8.

 

You can use your forest pass at Johnston Ridge.

[+_Shaddow_]

What is the best combination of park passes as far as geocaching is concerned?

Sno-Parks are separate because they are mandated to be 100% self-funded. Everything else can be covered with a Interagency Pass (federal) and a Discover Pass (state). A NW Forest Pass might be a better choice than the Interagency Pass if you don't need the extra coverage for National Parks, etc.

 

Wow - first time I've heard the maze (mess) of passes explained clearly. Thanks !

 

Here are some links:

http://www.discovernw.org/store_annual-northwest-forest-pass-national-forests-in-washington-and-oregon-only_09942.html

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/Recreation/recreation_national/recreation_fees__/interagency_pass.html

http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

 

Forest pass is $30, Interagency is $80, and the Discover Pass for WA state parks is $35. Looks like if you're 62 the Senior pass for $10 rather than the Interagency is a heck of a deal.

 

Just as a comparison FWIW, a quick look says Mt.Rainier is $15 to enter once, the Johnston Ridge center at Mt.St.Helens is $8. The annual pass for Rainier is $30. Geez there are a lot of passes.

 

I agree, it now sounds so simple!

 

For clarity, the Mt Rainier $15 entrance fee is good for unlimited ins-outs for 15 days (effectively a single use fee for most but some are camping or having extended visits and they don't have to pay each time entering or for every day of a multiday visit). They also have an annual pass which is double the cost at $30. Both include accompanying passengers.