Thursday
Jul162009
Park It
Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 07:54PM
If you've been thinking about escaping to Yosemite or taking in another national park, this weekend might be the time to do it – the parks will be waiving the entrance fees July 18-19.
The National Park Service is offering free entrance to all of its 391 parks on select dates this summer (the next opportunity is Aug.
15-16). There are currently 147 parks that charge a range of fees for entrance, starting at $3 and topping out at $25. And some "park partners" such as tour operators, hotels and gift shops will be offering special promotions and discounts on the "free" weekends. For instance, in Channel Islands National Park, the Santa Barbara Adventure Company will be offering special rates on sea cave kayaking excursions.
So, where should you go that's nearby? Find history and a lighthouse at the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, desert wildlife and wild geologic formations in Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs and spectacular mountain beauty in Yosemite. By visiting those three parks you would save a total of $45!
Visitors should note that the waiver doesn't apply to activities such as camping, but every little bit helps, doesn't it?
The National Park Service is offering free entrance to all of its 391 parks on select dates this summer (the next opportunity is Aug.
15-16). There are currently 147 parks that charge a range of fees for entrance, starting at $3 and topping out at $25. And some "park partners" such as tour operators, hotels and gift shops will be offering special promotions and discounts on the "free" weekends. For instance, in Channel Islands National Park, the Santa Barbara Adventure Company will be offering special rates on sea cave kayaking excursions.So, where should you go that's nearby? Find history and a lighthouse at the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, desert wildlife and wild geologic formations in Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs and spectacular mountain beauty in Yosemite. By visiting those three parks you would save a total of $45!
Visitors should note that the waiver doesn't apply to activities such as camping, but every little bit helps, doesn't it?