Just in time for the holiday season, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering a $5 discount on its 12-month parking permit, lowering the regular cost from $30 to $25.

Holiday shoppers can purchase the annual parking permit between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. The pass is good for 12 months starting in the month of purchase.

Permits can be purchased online through Oregon State Parks store (stateparks.oregon.gov). From the Visit dropdown tab click Day Use Parking Permits. Parking permits are also available in Bend at REI and the Visit Bend office, and in Sisters at Bi-Mart.

Parking permits are required at 25 Oregon state parks, including Tumalo State Park and Smith Rock State Park. Without a permit, parking is $5 a day.