If you miss out on the National Park Week offer, we recommend that you obtain or buy one of the following passes, especially if you plan to sightsee at numerous national parks within the year:
- America the Beautiful - 2013 Annual Pass - $80 (AKA Interagency Annual Pass)
Good at all national parks, seashores, monuments, etc., and federal recreation areas. The pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at "per vehicle" fee areas, and pass holder plus three adults at "per person" fee areas. (Children under 16 are admitted free.) The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase. The pass is not valid for Expanded Amenity Fees such as camping or parking at Mt. Rushmore. - Free Annual Pass for Military (AKA Military Annual Pass)
For active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification. Pass must be issued in person. - America the Beautiful - Senior Pass - $10 (AKA Interagency Senior Pass)
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or older. The Senior Pass can only be obtained in person at a park. The pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at "per vehicle" fee areas, and pass holder plus three adults at "per person" fee areas. (Children under 16 are admitted free.) The Senior Pass provides a 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for camping, swimming, boat launch and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% reduction. - America the Beautiful - Access Pass - Free. (AKA Interagency Access Pass)
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The Access Pass can only be obtained in person at a park entrance or visitor center. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at "per vehicle" fee areas, and pass holder plus three adults at "per person" fee areas. (Children under 16 are admitted free.) The Accesss Pass provides a 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for camping, swimming, boat launch and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% reduction. - America the Beautiful -- 2013 Volunteer Pass - Free
This pass is for volunteers who acquire 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. Good for one year beginning with the date of the award. The pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at "per vehicle" fee areas, and pass holder plus three adults at "per person" fee areas. (Children under 16 are admitted free.) - Some of the major National Parks also have a park-specific annual pass for $50.
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Bob and I love frequenting national parks. Even when we think there may not be anything interesting there, we're wrong. We love exploring trails, reading history, checking the visitor centers for geology and animals in the park, and absorbing the experience. Each park is different.
Summer's coming. I urge you to get out and explore our national parks and federal recreation sites. Hike, discover, fish, watch sunsets, go on ranger-led tours, photograph, smell the air, search for wildlife, and have fun!
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