Free forest access on Friday

PUBLIC LANDS – Friday is a thrifty time to visit Washington and Oregon national forests that require an access pass for popular recreation sites.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service will waive the fees at sites that normally require a recreaction access pass .

The passes come in various forms:  a $5 fee per vehicle or recreation pass, such as the Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Annual Pass, Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Golden Age, or Golden Access Passport.