To make it easier to experience America’s Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. Where will you go?
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, all U.S. National Parks are waiving entrance fees today. You may still visit a national park, even if you aren’t one of the fortunate ones to get up and out from behind your desk today.
You may view 21 web cams spotlighting various parks via this U.S. Department of the Interior site. The National Park Service operates web cams at many parks, and photos are usually updated every 15 minutes. Many of these sites also offer air quality info as well. Check it out: http://www.nature.nps.gov/air/WebCams/.
Thank you Veterans for putting your lives at risk for our safety – and thank you to all the folks who had the foresight and wisdom to set aside land for everyone to enjoy in the form of a national park.
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In recognition of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th, all U.S. National Parks will offer free admission.
Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world, Salazar said.
“The Department of the Interior is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation’s service men and women,” said Salazar said “The sacrifices and achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces can never be understated. We invite all of our visitors to enjoy this fee free day and take time out on this national holiday to remember our service men and women who are currently serving overseas in harms way. ”
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