Before you head out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, snowmobile or just play in the snow on state lands this winter, be sure you have the right permit or pass.
In some cases you’ll either need a Sno-Park Permit or a Discover Pass—or even both. If you want to go to DNR-managed winter recreation areas east of the Cascades such as Ahtanum, Lily Lake, or Rattlesnake, then a Discover Pass is your ticket for winter fun.

Resorts throughout the country are starved for snow but Stevens Pass in the Pacific Northwest has already received more than 14 feet, giving it the most snow in the United States.  All 1,125 acres of terrain at Stevens Pass are open and buried in deep snow.
To celebrate its 75^th Anniversary and share the abundant snow, Stevens Pass is offering free skiing and snowboarding to pass holders from any other ski resort in the country with lodging booked at a participating property in Leavenworth, Wash. Two pass holders can get lift tickets and lodging for just $89 per night.

Learn and view bald eagles wintering on the Skagit River on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22 - Jan 27, 10am - 3pm. Head up to either of three stations on the North North Cascades Highway 20 with off-highway parking: Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Sutter Creek Rest area (milepost 100) and the Marblemount Fish Hatchery. Volunteers will provide spotting scopes and binoculars. Volunteers with the Eagle Watcher Program hosted by the US Forest Service. For more information contact - 360-856-5700.