'Check Out Washington' to expand this summer

OLYMPIA – As state parks and public libraries begin to reopen, Washington State Parks and the Washington State Library have resumed the popular “Check Out Washington” program in libraries across the state.

Check Out Washington allows patrons of participating libraries to borrow a Discover Pass for one week. The program, which launched last year in 37 library locations, now serves nearly 175 library locations in most parts of the state. Library cardholders may use the pass to access parks and recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and...