'Senior Pass' to the National Parks
Aug 20, 2017 17:27:37 #
dmc wrote:
But if you're just five days older than her you can get yours. Remember, if one person in the car has a Pass the whole car load is covered.
I've had mine for several years. I robbed the cradle....
Aug 20, 2017 18:26:51 #
Photonovo wrote:
I know that at one or two places they asked for our ID along with our card bit can't remember which park. I guess we don't look old enough yet. (We do.)
That's because some of us old folks share our cards!
Aug 20, 2017 19:25:33 #
I have three of them. Because I forgot mine twice when visiting Kilauea National Wildlife Sanctuary in Kauai. $10 a pop for my error wasn't bad, but $80.? Anyway now I can lose two of them and still be good.
Aug 20, 2017 19:37:20 #
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Aug 20, 2017 20:45:36 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Disabled veterans it is free or was free.
The Golden Access pass was free for anyone with a permanent disability. They are now using the new pass, but if anyone has a plastic Golden Access or Golden Age pass they are still good, as they are lifetime. If someone insists on converting Golden Access will be done for free, but there will be a fee for Golden Age.
Something anyone with a Golden Access should check out. I found out by accident that my home state, Delaware, accepts the Golden Access pass at our state parks.
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Aug 20, 2017 20:48:10 #
Dang it!
I have it on my calendar to buy the pass on my 62nd.... a few days AFTER this deal ends. $80... still not too bad,
I suppose.
I have it on my calendar to buy the pass on my 62nd.... a few days AFTER this deal ends. $80... still not too bad,
I suppose.
Aug 20, 2017 21:01:11 #
To avoid waiting for it in the mail, this is a list of addresses of BLM Offices/Sites Where the America the Beautiful The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes are Sold or Distributed* *Please contact the site(s) prior to traveling to obtain the most current information on availability of all passes.
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Master%20for%20BLM.gov_Recreation-Passes-BLM%20ATB%20Pass%20Issuance%20Offices-6-6-17.pdf
Or, See a list of federal recreation sites (PDF), including national parks, where the passes are issued (no addresses listed)
https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/PassIssuanceList.pdf
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Master%20for%20BLM.gov_Recreation-Passes-BLM%20ATB%20Pass%20Issuance%20Offices-6-6-17.pdf
Or, See a list of federal recreation sites (PDF), including national parks, where the passes are issued (no addresses listed)
https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/PassIssuanceList.pdf
Aug 20, 2017 21:20:22 #
We have had ours since we were 62 - Best investment we ever made as "OLD FOLKS" . Have visited more National Parks than I can now remember. Don't miss this opportunity
Aug 20, 2017 21:55:54 #
binsjohn wrote:
The National Park Service runs on a shoe-string bu... (show quote)
I have a Senior pass, and when we go to Acadia, we drop the price of a weekly pass in the donation jar.
Aug 20, 2017 23:46:43 #
Longshadow wrote:
I have a Senior pass, and when we go to Acadia, we drop the price of a weekly pass in the donation jar.
That's very nice. I'm sure they can use it.
Aug 20, 2017 23:54:58 #
dmc wrote:
For everyone out there who is 62 or older and want... (show quote)
I bought one last year after I turned 62 at the Joshua Tree National Park.
They are upping the price right after my birthday, August 26! Oh, thanks. Is this part of the "Make America Affordable for Seniors Again" program? D*#n!
Aug 21, 2017 00:05:33 #
lamiaceae wrote:
I bought one last year after I turned 62 at the Joshua Tree National Park.
They are upping the price right after my birthday, August 26! Oh, thanks. Is this part of the "Make America Affordable for Seniors Again" program? D*#n!
They are upping the price right after my birthday, August 26! Oh, thanks. Is this part of the "Make America Affordable for Seniors Again" program? D*#n!
Mike...unless I'm reading your post wrong, you won't ever have to buy another pass since you bought one last year.
Aug 21, 2017 00:09:22 #
tsca wrote:
To avoid waiting for it in the mail, this is a lis... (show quote)
When and how did they start issuing Senior Passes, by mail? When I got mine at the Joshua Tree NP they were checking ID (drivers licenses) for birthdays. One clearly old fellow inline before me was denied until he went out to his car and came back with ID. And virtually warning that fraud over this was a crime and the card could be revoked (they did not actually say that but implied so when a few people around took the responsibilities lightly). NP rangers seem "really serious and no foolishness" to me. California SP personnel seem much more laid back and willing to negotiate issues, even if that is "I'll check with my supervisor and get back to you".
Aug 21, 2017 00:11:09 #
dmc wrote:
Mike...unless I'm reading your post wrong, you won't ever have to buy another pass since you bought one last year.
Of course, it only should ever cost me $10, I'm bitching for others. I do care how others are treated in life.
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