Briefs: Fee-free day offered at forests, parks
PERMITS – On Saturday, in observance of
Washington State Parks is waiving the Discover Pass requirement on Saturday.
The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington, including wilderness-area trailheads in the North Cascades, Blue Mountains and Wallowas.
By coincidence, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is waiving the vehicle access requirement at its fishing access sites in observance of Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, when no fishing license is required to cast a line and try out the sport.
Entrance fees will apply as usual this weekend at national parks and wildlife refuges, such as Turnbull.
No fees are charged at any time on 98 percent of national forests and grasslands, and approximately two-thirds of developed recreation sites in national forests and grasslands can be used for free.
The remaining free entry days in 2016 at state parks, national forests and national parks include Sept. 24 (National Public Lands Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).
In addition, Washington state parks are offering a fee-free day on Aug. 25. The National Park Service is celebrating its centennial with no entry fees on Aug. 25-28.
National wildlife refuges will waive fees on Sept. 24, Oct. 9 (start of National Wildlife Refuge Week) and Nov. 11-13 (Veterans Day weekend).
No boat fuel at Seven Bays
WATERSPORTS – Repairs and upgrades to the fuel and electrical systems will prevent fuel from being sold at the Seven Bays Marina on Lake Roosevelt until about June 30, the National Park Service reports.
Boat fuel is available on the reservoir at Keller Ferry Marina and at Two Rivers Marina at near Fort Spokane, as well as in the town of Wilbur.
Outdoors Gear Sale Saturday
SALES – The Inland Northwest Wildlife Council Outdoor Gear Sale is set for Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at 6116 N. Market St.
The sale features hunting, fishing, camping and recreational gear, used and new. Info: Deb Davis, (509) 226-0187.