One final issue I’m looking into is an unforseen burden being placed on the judicial system in Skamania County. As you know, Washington State parks – such as Beacon Rock and Spring Creek Hatchery – now require that a Discover Pass be purchased from the state before vehicles can enter the property to use any facilities or recreate.

It seems that many people are either ignoring that requirement or are apparently unaware that the area at which they are stopping is, in fact, a state park. As a result, the state has issued a multitude of fines against these individuals, causing an enormous backlog within Skamania County’s judicial system. Continue reading →