Sept 26 is National Public Lands Day. Many (most? all?) National parks will be free to enter that day. Might be a good day to go - or perhaps to avoid.
Geezer alert: Not new news, but you can get a lifetime senior pass for $10 if 62 or older. I've got mine.
I have a Geezer pass so every entry to a National Park is free. I waited long enough to earn it.
Nothing beats a great piece of glass!
I leave the digital work for the urologists and proctologists.
I hope this gives budget-strapped urban dwellers who have never seen the splendor of nature a chance to experience the parks. I'll explore uncrowded and hopefully un-incinerated parts of the mountains( if I have the opportunity) and leave the iconic views to my countrymen that day.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
It's remarkable how many people take advantage of this offer, given the low entry fee at most parks. I once happened to be at Mt. Rainier on such a day, and the popular spots were overwhelmed.
If you're planning on Yosemite or Kings Canyon, take along a bucket of water to toss on the fires as you drive past.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
It depends which area you are visiting. The NPS sells an annual pass for $80, worth it specially in the southwest where some entrance fees could reach $20 - $30.Originally Posted by tomami
You can also get a lifetime pass for free to all the parks. Just takes awhile to get your form processed. ... unless you're already a geezer, then they respect your
age and wisdom and will do it promptly!
I am not aware of any lifetime pass "free" except for disabled, military or volunteer. Please let me know what I am missing.
Not free. If you are over 62 you can get the "Geezer Pass" for $10 at a National Park or $20 via the internet. http://www.nps.gov/elro/planyourvisi...enior-pass.htm
The regular pass http://www.discovernw.org/store_amer...FcVlfgod0yQPYg
Steve
Nothing beats a great piece of glass!
I leave the digital work for the urologists and proctologists.
The pass is $10 but then you get into any National Park (2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies - http://store.usgs.gov/pass/PassIssuanceList.pdf ) for free and in certain parks you may be able to get a discount at the stores.
http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html
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