Well looks like next year there will be a big difference for all three of the tree farms owned by Hancock (Snoqualmie, White River, and Kapowsin Tree Farms). The tree farms will now be open year round except July 4th and any fire closures. In prior years they were open mid-March till mid-December. The cost to purchase the access permit too enter the farms are also different. Both Snoqualmie and White River cost will rise from $165 to $200 for 2007. While Kapowsin will lower from $365 to $300. There will also be a maximum number of permits issued. 1,200 for Kapowsin. And 500 each for Snoqualmie and White River. The change that probably dissapoints me the most is that Snoqualmie and White River now require one permit for each family, a family is defined as married spouses and their children under 19 years old. So you can no longer go up there with your buddies, unless they also get permits. In the past permits were issued to vehicles, not people. Any thoughts on this?