Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

State lands free day Saturday, Sept. 25

Free entrance to state lands will be permitted Saturday in recognition of National and Washington Public Lands Day.

According to a news release, Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will offer free entrance to state lands without a Discover Pass. This applies to all DNR and WDFW lands and in day-use areas at state parks.

In 1994, National Public Lands Day was established as the fourth Saturday in September, with the National Environmental Education Foundation coordinating t...