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'Senior Pass' to the National Parks
Aug 20, 2017 07:24:16 #
The National Park Service runs on a shoe-string budget. They are always cash poor. Their budget was cut in half a couple of years ago on top of that. I've been retired and using a Golden Age/Senior pass for eleven years and always feel like I'm getting away with something when I use it. Frankly, it's about time they raised the price of the pass. If we seniors want the parks to be around for our grandchildren we have to stop looking for a bargain and be willing to support this incredible treasure.
Aug 20, 2017 07:28:19 #
dmc wrote:
For everyone out there who is 62 or older and want... (show quote)
Disabled veterans it is free or was free.
Aug 20, 2017 07:36:33 #
binsjohn wrote:
The National Park Service runs on a shoe-string bu... (show quote)
I look at it as a nice benefit that probably has little or no effect on the budget. For those that feel otherwise, they can refuse to use them and pay or make donations. Many have no idea what a small fixed income can mean to some seniors and this may be a little something extra.
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Aug 20, 2017 07:40:33 #
For those who would not be able to enjoy the parks without the card, please do. My comment was meant for those of us, myself included, who can afford to at least pay $80 one time for free admission and half price camping for the rest of our lives. No disrespect was meant.
Aug 20, 2017 07:41:13 #
Just got mine on line. Thanks for spreading the word on a great deal. The National Park Service is one of the few things the federal government got right.
Aug 20, 2017 07:58:17 #
Aug 20, 2017 07:58:26 #
mr spock wrote:
Just got mine on line. Thanks for spreading the word on a great deal. The National Park Service is one of the few things the federal government got right.
OK, inform us, how to get on line ... Please.
Aug 20, 2017 07:58:27 #
I have had my pass for years and I use it regularly to go to the Everglades National Park. I do not know why the significant increase in price although it is still a bargain for those who frequent national parks.
Except for the salaries everything is up nowadays.
Except for the salaries everything is up nowadays.
Aug 20, 2017 08:17:54 #
binsjohn wrote:
For those who would not be able to enjoy the parks without the card, please do. My comment was meant for those of us, myself included, who can afford to at least pay $80 one time for free admission and half price camping for the rest of our lives. No disrespect was meant.
I don't believe that folks took any of these posts a disrespectful. It's all good and is food for thought!
Aug 20, 2017 08:44:54 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Thanks for posting.....I've tried local facilities to purchase but they are out them. This website is great, now to get the application
in the mail, they receive it and process it before the 28th deadline.
in the mail, they receive it and process it before the 28th deadline.
Aug 20, 2017 09:02:19 #
dpullum wrote:
OK, inform us, how to get on line ... Please.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm
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Aug 20, 2017 09:06:12 #
Best investment at even $80 Mine at $10 paid for itself the first time I used it
Besides NP you can use it at NWR and BLM lands that have entrance fees
Besides NP you can use it at NWR and BLM lands that have entrance fees
Aug 20, 2017 09:18:35 #
bdk wrote:
5 times thru Ding Darling in Fla, 2 times on the blue ridge parkway, 6 or more visits to a nature preserve in NJ, 3 visits to a park in Delaware, 1 visit to a park in Md, I'd say I got a lot more than my moneys worth. I'm thinking of buying a second one and putting it someplace safe. Just in case I happen to lose mine.
I have used mine more times than I can count at Ding Darling and numerous other fee areas, but I was not aware that there were any fee areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Aug 20, 2017 09:45:43 #
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