"Do they love taking out-of-towners to Astoria, hitting sites and the wreck of the Peter Iredale at Fort Stevens? Get 'em an Astoria Column pass for the year and an Oregon State Parks pass they can use at Fort Stevens and Ecola in Cannon Beach, too. Are they hooked on the 'mook? Tillamook County increased its boat launch and day-use fees in recent years, and added to the list of places that require payment, so an annual pass would be even more appreciated."
"Are they all about hot springs and hiking? Go for the Northwest Forest Pass for trailheads galore in Mount Hood and other National Forests. Is their favorite secret swimming spot near a heavily patrolled parking lot on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge? Brighten their day with a Discover Pass. Is sledding, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing more their jam? Sno-park, it is, then."
Annual outdoor parking passes remove the need for exact change, reduce planning headaches, and lower the risk of citations and punitive fees for frequent park and trail users. Select passes based on specific interests and locations, such as an Astoria Column and Oregon State Parks pass for coastal sites, a Tillamook County pass for boat launches and day-use areas, a Northwest Forest Pass for Mount Hood trailheads, a Discover Pass for Washington Gorge parking, and a Sno-Park permit for winter recreation. Many passes must be ordered online or by phone, may incur service and shipping fees, and some are seasonal but transferable between vehicles.
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