2012 National Park Service Free Days

Cliff edge in Canyonlands by US-Parks

America's Best Idea - the national parks - gets even better with several fee-free days at more than 100 national park service sites that usually charge entrance fees.*

2012 Free Days:

Make plans now to visit the national parks on these 2012 fee-free dates:

January 14-16
(Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend)
April 21-29
(National Park Week)
June 9
(Get Outdoors Day)
September 29
(National Public Lands Day)
November 10-12
(Veterans Day weekend)

To make the fun even more affordable, check out these discounts and special offers from park partners and neighboring businesses:

National Park Hospitality Association
National Parks Promotions Council

Tip:

Many of your 394 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee.

Note:

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

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