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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-juneteenth-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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SUMMARY:IAFI Field Trip - Lower Lake Wenatchee Area
DESCRIPTION:Our focus on this trip will be on alpine glaciation from various sources in the Eastern Cascades near the lower Lake Wenatchee Area.  Enroute\, we will mix in big picture geology\, weather and climate\, and human uses in the area. \nThe trip will begin on the beach in the southern portion of Lake Wenatchee State Park. \nDetailed schedule and the topics to be covered: \n  \n\n10:00  Stop 1—Lake Wenatchee State Park—Topics: Bedrock geology; weather & climate; Wenatchee River alpine glacier.\n11:00  Depart\n11:30  Stop 2—Northeast of Fish Lake —Topics:  Fish Lake lobe of the Wenatchee River glacier; moraines & erratics; moraine-dammed lakes; Glacier Peak & Mt. St. Helens tephras.\n12:15  Depart\n12:45  Stop 3—Chiwawa River Valley Overlook—Topics: Chiwawa River alpine glacier; Mad River outlet glaciers; declining contemporary glaciers.\n1:45  Depart\n2:00     Stop 4—Meadow Creek Valley Overlook—Topics: Meadow Creek/Napeequa glaciers; Dirtyface Mountain cirques; Napeequa River capture by White River; moraine-dammed lakes.\n2:45     Depart\n3:15     Stop 5—Deep Creek at Morrow Meadow—Topics: Glacial meltwater\, faulting\, lateral valleys\, and ice age lakes.\n4:00     Depart for home\n\nLogistics: \n\nThis trip is free and open to the public.\nYou will need a Discover Pass for Stop 1.\nAfter Stop 1\, we will drive on a mix of paved and good quality gravel forest roads.  A Subaru-type AWD vehicle should do fine on the gravel roads.\nI strongly encourage you to consider carpooling; parking will be limited at each of the stops and lengthy strings of automobiles can be unwieldy on narrow forest roads.\nWe will take short hikes at Stops 2\, 3 and 4.  By short\, I mean 0.25 mi or less at each stop.  The hiking terrain at Stops 3 and 4 will be fairly steep.  Stops 2 and 4 will involve hiking off trail through recently logged areas.\nNo restroom or picnic facilities are available along our field trip route after Stop 1.  Therefore\, you will need to use the great outdoors if you need to go.  Plan on eating lunch/snacks on the road or at the stops.  There will not be a formal lunch stop.\nDogs and kids are fine to bring as long as they are well-behaved.\nDress for the weather.  June weather here can be sunny and hot to rainy\, windy & cool.\nA pdf of the field guide is already posted on my CWU website at https://www.cwu.edu/academics/geography/_documents/karl-lillquist.php.  Scroll down the page to “Field Guides”.  You will find it under “Lower Lake Wenatchee Area”.  Feel free to download and bring it on the field trip in digital format or print it out.\nThe Ellensburg Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will also provide ~40 hard copies of the field guide for the trip.  If you want a hard copy\, please consider a cash donation to help defray the costs of the field guides (each costs about $15 to print).\n\nQuestions? \nEmail me at lillquis@cwu.edu or leave a phone message at 509 963-1184.  Emails are best as I only check that phone a couple of times each week.
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/iafi-field-trip-lower-lake-wenatchee-area/
LOCATION:Lake Wenatchee State Park\, 21588 SR 207\, Leavenworth\, 98826\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Guided Tours & Walks,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Free Fishing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-free-fishing-weekend-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T160000
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SUMMARY:Easton 35th Memorial Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Easton Memorial Day Celebration \nWashington Celebrating 250 years of America – Enjoy fun for the whole family with a parade\, kid zone\, classic car show\, street fair\, live music\, beer & wine garden\, food & craft vendors\, raffle prizes\, and more! \nSaturday May 23\, 2026 \n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/easton-35th-memorial-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Easton\, Railroad Street\, Easton\, WA\, 98925\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertain,Festivals, Parades & Fairs,Holiday Celebration,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:Indigent and Unclaimed Decedents at Community Graveside Service
DESCRIPTION:The Kittitas County Coroner’s Office is inviting community members to attend a graveside service honoring individuals who came into our care through the indigent and unclaimed decedent program. \nThis program exists to ensure that every person is treated with dignity in death\, even when no next of kin can be located\, no one is able to assume responsibility for final arrangements\, or financial resources are not available for burial or cremation. In these cases\, the Coroner’s Office works to carry out its legal responsibilities while providing respectful and appropriate care for the deceased. \nThe indigent and unclaimed program serves two important purposes: to provide final disposition for those who would otherwise go without\, and to recognize the inherent worth and humanity of every individual in our community. \nThe upcoming graveside service offers an opportunity for the public to join us in remembering those who died without family present or without the means to arrange services on their own behalf. Though these individuals may have been unclaimed or indigent at the time of death\, they are not forgotten. \n“Every person deserves dignity\, respect\, and remembrance\,” said Cori McKean\, Kittitas County Coroner. “This service is a way for our office and our community to pause\, bear witness\, and honor the lives of those who came into our care.” \nCommunity members\, local officials\, faith leaders\, service organizations\, and anyone wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to attend. \nGraveside Service Information\nDate: May 20th\, 2026\nTime: 10:00am\nLocation: IOOF Cemetery\, Community Vault\, 1900 Brick Rd\, Ellensburg WA
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/indigent-and-unclaimed-decedents-at-community-graveside-service/
LOCATION:IOOF Cemetery\, 1900 Brick Rd.\, Ellensburg
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260422T180142Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Pioneer Days Mushroom Queen/King Contest
DESCRIPTION:2026 Pioneer Days Mushroom Queen/King Contest: \nNow through June 19. \nGet out there and hunt a Boletus mushroom for the annual contest sponsored by Cle Elum Lodge #1968\, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and Glondo’s Sausage Company. \nTrophy prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place based on weight. \nMushroom of genus Boletus only. Mushroom must be edible\, in good condition\, and not altered in any way\, shape\, or form. \nAll entries must be submitted to Glondo’s Sausage Company\, 216 East 1st Street\, Cle Elum by 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, June 19\, 2026.
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/2026-pioneer-days-mushroom-queen-king-contest/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Parades & Fairs,General,Other Events,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260422T182744Z
CREATED:20260422T182744Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-earth-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000
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SUMMARY:Terry Bland Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 4 \nHorn blows at 12:00 p.m. at Cle Elum Firemen’s Park \nFor kids ages 0-10. Everyone leaves with a prize! Egg hunt is free. \nHosted by Cle Elum Volunteer Firefighters Association
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/terry-bland-memorial-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Cle Elum Fireman’s Park\, 701 S Main St\, Cle Elum\, WA\, 98922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Celebration,Outdoors,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000
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SUMMARY:Easton Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Easter Egg Hunt – For kids 12 and under. The Easter Bunny will be here! First 100 kids will receive a treat bag \nSaturday\, April 4 \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nEaston School playground \nHosted by Easton Fire Department Auxiliary \nQuestions? Call 253-569-5143 for info \n 
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/easton-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Easton School\, 1893 Railroad Street\, Easton\, WA\, 98925\, Kittitas
CATEGORIES:Holiday Celebration,Outdoors,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000
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SUMMARY:Easter in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Easter in the Park – Free –  Everyone Welcome! \nContinuous egg hunts\, crafts\, games\, prizes\, pancake breakfast \nSaturday\, April 4 \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nCle Elum City Park on 2nd St by the Skate Park \nHosted by Calvary Chapel Cle Elum
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/easter-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Cle Elum City Park\, 519 W. Second St.\, Cle Elum\, WA\, 98922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Celebration,Outdoors,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000
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SUMMARY:Suncadia's Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt with thousands of eggs! After the hunt\, the fun continues with a variety of exciting activities\, including a petting zoo\, face painting\, and the chance to take photos with Sunny the Bunny. \nPlease arrive by 9:45 a.m. to ensure you’re ready for the hunt which starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.! \nThis is a rain-or-shine event\, so bring the whole family out to enjoy the day\, no matter the weather! \nSaturday\, April 4 \n10:00 a.m. \nDawson Park \nSponsored by the Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/suncadias-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Suncadia – Dawson Park\, 431 Coal Mine Way \, Cle Elum\, WA\, 98922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Celebration,Outdoors,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:WHOOO’S OUT THERE? OWLS OF CENTRAL WA
DESCRIPTION:Calling all owl enthusiasts to The Canyon River Ranch for an exclusive event with Kittitas County ecology enthusiast Deborah Essman. Did you know that we have 14 different species of owls in Kittitas County? Both revered and feared by ancient cultures\, owls are still mysterious creatures to most of us.\nJoin local birder and naturalist Deborah Essman for an information packed program about these denizens of our local fields and forest\, then come back for an evening prowl to listen for owls in the Yakima River Canyon! It’ll be a real Hoot!\nEvent Details: Saturday\, March 21st at Canyon River Ranch Lodge 14700 Canyon Road\, Ellensburg\n·       Morning Owl Talk:\no   Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\no   Learn about the owl species that call Kittitas County home\, including the Yakima River Canyon.\no   Get to know owl calls\, habits\, and how to spot them in the wild.\no   Tips on how to be a good owl host in your own backyard.\n·       Evening Owl Prowl (Optional\, but a real hoot):\no   Time: 7:00 PM at Big Horn Campground located at 21856 Canyon Road (location subject to change base on owl activity).\no   Meet Deborah Essman at the parking for an evening prowl to discover owls and other wildlife in the canyon. This hike is on mostly flat ground\, wear hiking appropriate shoes.\n·       Who’s Invited:\no   Owl lovers\, nature fans\, and curious night owls alike 8 years+.\n·       Cost:\no   $10 per person (cash at the door). Register for the presentation and optional evening prowl here: https://form.jotform.com/260335973504155\n·       Make a Day of It:\no   Enjoy a riverside lunch after the presentation at the Canyon River Grill where the menu changes daily with the freshest seafood and seasonal fare. Reservations recommended at www.CanyonRiverGrill.com.\nMeet Deborah Essman:\n·       A resident of Kittitas County for 36 year and originally from California\, Deborah majored in Natural Resources Management at Cal-Poly S.L.O. and worked as a naturalist at Morro Bay State Park while attending college.\n·       She has worn many hats in the conservation world: raptor rehabilitator for almost a decade in California\, taught ornithology at a community college\, veterinary technician and eagle release coordinator at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle\, Game Warden for the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife for 8 years (including a couple years as a Detective in the Special Investigative Unit).\n·       Currently Essman volunteers as: WDFW Hunter Education instructor\, birding field trip leader for several organizations (including over 20 years for the Kittitas Environmental Education Network’s annual “Get Intimate with the Shrub-steppe event); and teaching kids about wildlife tracking at Ellensburg School District’s 5th Grade Camp for over 30 years.\n·       Essman continues to serve on several committees for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources.
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/whooos-out-there-owls-of-central-wa/
LOCATION:Canyon River Ranch\, 14700 Canyon Road\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Events,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - State Parks’ 113th birthday
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-state-parks-113th-birthday/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Billy Frank Jr.'s birthday
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-billy-frank-jr-s-birthday/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260106T220747Z
CREATED:20251118T203019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220747Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day \nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day \nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday \nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday \nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend \nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday \nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day \nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260106T220747Z
CREATED:20251118T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220747Z
UID:10012914-1767225600-1767311999@nkctribune.com
SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days \nOLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026\, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. \nOn these free days\, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. \nEach of the Discover Pass free days celebrates an important day of the year with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the restorative impact of nature with friends\, family or in a moment of well-deserved solitude. \nThe 2026 dates are:\n\nThursday\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day\nMonday\, Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day\nMonday\, March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday\nThursday\, March 19 – State Parks’ 113th birthday\n\n\nWednesday\, April 22 – Earth Day\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday\, June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend\n\n\nFriday\, June 19 – Juneteenth\n\n\nSunday\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s birthday\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day\n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day\n\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-new-years-day/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260106T220749Z
CREATED:20251105T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220749Z
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SUMMARY:Yakima's 26th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your mittens\, your cocoa\, and your holiday spirit—it’s time to Light Up Yakima! The 26th Annual Yakima Holiday Lighted Parade kicks\noff Sunday\, December 7\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM\, and we’re turning the festive fun all the way up! \nPresented by the Yakima Sunfair Parade Association\, with sparkling support from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan\, this year’s parade promises\ndazzling lights\, merry music\, and enough cheer to make even the Grinch grin. \nThe magic begins at the Salvation Army on 6th Avenue\, glides down Yakima Avenue\, and finishes in front of the Capitol Theatre—just in time for the official lighting of Yakima’s holiday tree! \nAfter the parade\, head over to the Capitol Theatre for “Selfies with Santa” and keep the magic going. Because no holiday season is complete\nwithout a little sparkle\, a big smile\, and the one-and-only Dancing Santa himself!
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/yakimas-26th-annual-holiday-lighted-parade/
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Parades & Fairs,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260106T220754Z
CREATED:20241213T001944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220754Z
UID:10010454-1762819200-1762905599@nkctribune.com
SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days\, visitors will not need Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) \nThe 2025 Discover Pass free days are: \nWed.\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes \nMon.\, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day \nSun.\, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday \nWed.\, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday \nTues.\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSat.\, June 7 and Sun.\, June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend \nThurs.\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSat.\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday \nSat.\, Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day \nFri.\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nMon.\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-veterans-day/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation,Recreation,Sports & Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260106T220757Z
CREATED:20241213T001027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220757Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days\, visitors will not need Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) \nWorld Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin\, dopamine and vitamin D and lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels\, helping our bodies combat stress. \n\nThe 2025 Discover Pass free days are: \nWed.\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes \nMon.\, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day \nSun.\, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday \nWed.\, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday \nTues.\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSat.\, June 7 and Sun.\, June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend \nThurs.\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSat.\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday \nSat.\, Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day \nFri.\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nMon.\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-world-mental-health-day/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation,Recreation,Sports & Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260106T220759Z
CREATED:20241213T000433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220759Z
UID:10010452-1758931200-1759017599@nkctribune.com
SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days\, visitors will not need Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) \nNational Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. It celebrates the connection between people and green spaces in their communities\, inspiring environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of open space for education\, recreation and health benefits. \n  \nThe 2025 Discover Pass free days are: \nWed.\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes \nMon.\, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day \nSun.\, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday \nWed.\, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday \nTues.\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSat.\, June 7 and Sun.\, June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend \nThurs.\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSat.\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday \nSat.\, Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day \nFri.\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nMon.\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-national-public-lands-day/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation,Recreation,Sports & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T220805Z
CREATED:20250326T175749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220805Z
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SUMMARY:Kruisin' Kittitas Car Show & Burnouts
DESCRIPTION:Kittitas County is revving up this summer for the 21st Annual Kruisin’ Kittitas Burnouts & Car Show on Main Street in Kittitas\, WA. On Saturday\, August 16\, 2025\, visit Downtown Kittitas to browse classic cars\, watch awesome burnouts and check out local vendors. This even is hosted by the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. \nSaturday Aug 16\, 2025\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT \n\n10:00 a.m. Car Show\n3:00 p.m. Burnouts Registration
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/kruisin-kittitas-car-show-burnouts/
CATEGORIES:Entertain,General,Outdoors,Recreation,Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260106T220806Z
CREATED:20241212T192305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220806Z
UID:10010451-1754697600-1754783999@nkctribune.com
SUMMARY:Discover Pass Free Days - Smokey Bear's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days\, visitors will not need Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) \nNew this year is a free day celebrating Smokey Bear’s birthday. \n“For decades Smokey Bear has emphasized the importance of fire safety to our communities with his central message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires\,” Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said. “As folks are enjoying Washington’s public lands on Discover Pass free days next year\, and especially on Smokey’s birthday\, I hope that they’ll keep his mission in mind and recreate responsibly.” \nThe 2025 Discover Pass free days are: \nWed.\, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes \nMon.\, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day \nSun.\, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday \nWed.\, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday \nTues.\, April 22 – Earth Day \nSat.\, June 7 and Sun.\, June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend \nThurs.\, June 19 – Juneteenth \nSat.\, Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday \nSat.\, Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day \nFri.\, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day \nMon.\, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/discover-pass-free-days-smokey-bears-birthday/
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors,Recreation,Sports & Recreation
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