Senior park passes: The deal on a senior (age 62 and older) lifetime pass for national parks and federal lands is about to end. Starting Aug. 28, the price will increase from the current $10 — when buying a pass at a park station or National Parks Service office — to $80. If ordered online or by mail, a pass costs $20. The new cost will be $90. For more information, go to https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm.
Summer Beach Days: Learn more about the creatures on your beaches. The Washington State University Extension Snohomish County Beach Watchers have free low tide exploration events this summer at Kayak Point County Park, 15711 Marine Drive NE, Stanwood; Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo. At Kayak Point, WSU Beach Watchers will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22. In Mukilteo, Beach Watchers will be there 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20, and 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 21. More at www.facebook.com/snohomishbeachwatchers.
Adventure Speaker Series: Starting in September, on the fourth Tuesday of each month, the Marysville Opera House will host an outdoor adventure speaker. Local authors and outdoor enthusiasts will share their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, snowshoeing, biking, photography, birding and more. Cost is $3. More at http://marysvillewa.gov.
Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett. There is a $3 fee for parking; suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids. Call 425-257-8304 or go to everettwa.gov/jettyisland.
Mount St. Helens: Washington State Parks offers a diverse series of programs exploring the May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens and subsequent recovery. The programs are at varying times through Sept. 10 at Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, 3029 Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock and at Seaquest State Park, located across the highway. Programs include interactive talks and demonstrations on the region’s history and the eruption, guided walks through the wetland ecosystem of Silver Lake and Junior Ranger evening activities for kids of all ages. More at www.parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens.
Run through the woods: Triathletes and other athletes, want a change of scene for your training routine? Washington State Parks wants you. The parks are promoting the space as a place for multi-sport workouts. More at http://adventureawaits.com/246/Training-for-a-triathlon-7-7-17.
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