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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Jackson County doesn't have senior passes to parks Passes available for federal lands Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Where can I get a golden pass for the Jackson County parks? They are for seniors to use. — J. The Jackson County parks system doesn't offer discounted passes for senior citizens, said Jackson County Roads and Parks Director John Vial. That's because the parks system is self-sufficient instead of relying on property tax dollars, he said. "We survive on the revenue we take in," Vial said. Offering discounted passes would impact revenue and could lead to cuts in park services, he said. If you want to recreate on federal lands, you can buy a lifetime Interagency Senior Pass for $10. The pass covers entry fees and standard amenities such as parking, bathrooms, trails, visitor centers and picnic tables on U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sites. Amenities such as campgrounds cost extra. Interagency Senior Passes are available to American citizens and permanent residents who are at least age 62. Passes can be purchased at federal agency offices. You must show a document with proof of age, such as a driver's license or birth certificate, when buying a pass, according to federal agencies. You will receive a pass to hang on your rearview mirror when visiting federal lands. For more information, call the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest at 541-618-2200 or see www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/senior.shtml . Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501