Where to buy rec passes

FEDERAL

Northwest Forest Pass (annual), $30

National Forest Recreation Day Pass or Day ePass, $5

Methow Valley Ranger District, Winthrop

Sells all federal passes including Northwest Forest Pass (annual and day), America the Beautiful ($80), and senior and military p asses. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., (509) 996-4003.

National Forest Recreation Day Pass

Buy at trailheads (requires exact cash or check) or at ranger district. Buy Day ePass online, print at home, and validate for desired date.

Annual and day passes

■ L OCAL VENDORS:

• Cascades Outdoor Store, Winthrop, (509) 996-3480, annual only.

• Goat’s Beard Mountain Supplies, Mazama, (509) 996-2515, annual only.

• Methow Cycle & Sport, Winthrop, ( 509) 996-3645, annual and day.

• Valley Hardware Do it Center, Twisp, (509) 997-3355, annual and day.

• Winthrop Mountain Sports, Winthrop, (509) 996-2886, annual and day.

■ O NLINE:

• U.S. Forest Service: www. fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/passes-permits, under Recreation Passes & Permits.

• Discover Your Northwest, https://www.discovernw.org (click on the “Rec Passes” tab).

• U.S. Geological Survey store at http://store.usgs.gov, (888) 2758747 (plus $5 or $10 processing fee, depending on the pass).

Interagency 4th Grade Pass (free annual pass)

Provides a pass to all fourth-graders that’s good for free admission to national parks, national forests, and other federal recreation areas for the child and their family. Valid September through August. Check out everykidoutdoors.gov.

State

Discover Pass (annual), $30 Day Pass, $10

State Park ranger at Pearrygin Lake State Park, Winthrop, or Alta Lake State Park, Pateros. Rangers sell annual or day Discover Pass with no transaction fees.

Annual and day passes

■ L OCAL VENDORS: Pardners Mini Market, Winthrop, ( 509) 996-2005.

Valley Hardware Do it Center, Twisp, (509) 997-3355.

Winthrop Ace Hardware, Winthrop, ( 509) 996-2150.

(transaction fees: $5, annual; $1.50, day).

Online or by phone: https://discoverpass.wa.gov or (866) 320-9933.

(transaction fees: $5, annual; $1.50, day).

Discover Pass (annual only) When renewing vehicle license tabs:

• In person at Methow Valley Licensing & Services, Twisp, (509) 997-9009. Purchase annual pass with vehicle-registration renewal; pass is sent from Olympia, so it

Trail Use Guidelines Trail Use Guidelines

Be Kind

Learn about the Methow Valley's early watermelon-lovers, miners and homesteaders at indoor & outdoor displays.

Plan ahead. Control your dog. Be aware of others and ride in control.

Be courteous. Yield to others. Everyone deserves a great experience.

Open Daily, 10:00am - 5:00pm Memorial Day - mid-September

Admission by donation 285 Castle Avenue, Winthrop www.shafermusem.org takes about 10 days (no transaction fees).

Pick up after your dog. Follow posted use guidelines. Respect private property. Stay on the trail.

• By mail with tab-renewal form.

• Online at www.dol.wa.gov.

■ N CW LIBRARIES

Check out a free Discover Pass for up to two weeks from the library. Check your local branch or reserve one at https://www. ncwlibraries.org.

ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR FEDERAL AND STATE PASSES

■ O NLINE:

• Washington Trails Association: https://www.wta.org/ go-outside/passes.

• Outdoor Recreation Information Center: https://www.discovernw.org/ranger-station-rei-seattle.html, (800) 270-7504.

• Discover Your Northwest, www.discovernw.org (under “Rec Passes”).