Visit America’s National Parks for Free!

America’s National Parks are some of the nation’s most beloved treasures. Yellowstone, the nation’s 1st national park, is filled with geysers hurling steam and scalding hot water hundreds of feet into the air. Herds of buffalo amble by, seemingly unaware of the danger.

The Grand Canyon, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, gives visitors a chance to raft down the mighty Colorado River, hike the Rim Trail, or take a burro ride to the bottom of the canyon. Mesa Verde preserves cliff dwelling built by the Ancestral Pueblo Indians. Yosemite features some of the West’s most iconic scenery. At Cape Canaveral National Seashore, visitors frolic in the Atlantic Ocean against the backdrop of launch pads and towering rockets. In fact, there are more than 365 National Park Areas in the country.

On these select days, you can visit America’s National Parks for free!

• November 11 – 13, 2011
• January 14 – 16, 2012
• April 21 – 29, 2012
• June 9, 2012
• September 29, 2012
• November 10 – 12, 2012

On these “Fee Free Days,” entrance fees into the national parks, national seashores, and national monuments are waived. It’s the perfect opportunity to get out and explore. Many of the parks, monuments, and seashores will even host special events, talks, and hikes on these special days.

To help plan your adventure, click on www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm. The park service has developed a fantastic interactive tool to help you discover parks in your area. You can search by state, activities, and even topics that interest you. You may be surprised to learn just how many National Park areas are located in your state!