Washington State Parks – Images by Greg Vaughn
Washington State Parks celebrate their centennial this year. Created in 1913, the system now includes over 100 state parks.
Many of these parks are fantastic for nature and landscape photography. Among my favorites as photo destinations are Cape Disappointment, Steptoe Butte, Palouse Falls, Columbia Hills, Steamboat Rock and Deception Pass.
As part of the centennial celebration, all Washington State Parks will have free admission on March 30th. There are also events scheduled throughout the year at many of the parks. Click this link for a calendar of events.
Like government funded parks all over the country, the state parks in Washington have had to deal with severe budget cuts in recent years. To help alleviate that problem, the Discover Pass program was instituted, requiring user fees for all state recreation and wildlife properties. Information on the daily or annual passes is available at www.discoverpass.wa.gov .
In addition to the official website for Washington State Parks, there is now a handy official smartphone app, that includes maps and features of the parks. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android systems.
Have some great Washington State Parks photos of your own? Post a link to your website or your Flickr, 500px or Instagram page in the Comments.
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