The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for Vets: These lifetime passes are available online for $10 or free at parks. https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

These lifetime passes are available online for $10 or free at parks.

https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass.

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The Aardvark Is Ready

DaveO wrote:

These lifetime passes are available online for $10 or free at parks.

https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass.

Thanks.I didn't know they had a military pass. I don't need it cause I already have the old geezer pass.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

The Aardvark Is Ready wrote:

Thanks.I didn't know they had a military pass. I don't need it cause I already have the old geezer pass.

I believe it's pretty new. I didn't need it either, but it looked kind of neat! I hang it and my ID in a badge holder from the rear-view mirror particularly when we do Yellowstone with the multiple gate trips.

BTW, the geezer passes are up to $80 and if you lose them, oh, well. Good excuse anyway!

The Aardvark Is Ready

DaveO wrote:

I believe it's pretty new. I didn't need it either, but it looked kind of neat! I hang it and my ID in a badge holder from the rear-view mirror particularly when we do Yellowstone with the multiple gate trips.

BTW, the geezer passes are up to $80 and if you lose them, oh, well. Good excuse anyway!

80 bucks? Wow. I think mine was 50 when I got it. Luckily I never take it out of the car so losing it is unlikely. But I might get the vet one for backup.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

The Aardvark Is Ready wrote:

80 bucks? Wow. I think mine was 50 when I got it. Luckily I never take it out of the car so losing it is unlikely. But I might get the vet one for backup.

Yeah, I paid $20, but I believe fees increased last year. I fly to almost all of my destinations and old age is setting in, so Kathy has one as well. She's old too!

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

The lifetime "old geezer pass" cost $10 when put in place 1994. On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time from $10 to $80.

The annual senor passes are $20 - Four Annual Senior Passes may be exchanged for a free Lifetime Senior Pass.

National Park Services - Changes to the Senior Pass

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Shellback wrote:

The lifetime "old geezer pass" cost $10 when put in place 1994. On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time from $10 to $80.

The annual senor passes are $20 - Four Annual Senior Passes may be exchanged for a free Lifetime Senior Pass.

National Park Services - Changes to the Senior Pass

The military pass referenced is free.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

DaveO wrote:

The military pass referenced is free.

Yes, the free Military Pass waives entrance fees but does not cover expanded amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits, reservation fees or special tours.

Just info to know for those who want more than entry...

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

DaveO wrote:

These lifetime passes are available online for $10 or free at parks.

https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass.

Something I didn't know when I purchased my Lifetime Golden Pass a few years ago for 10 or 20 bucks is that you can take up to 3 guests with you at no additional charge. A friend and I visited Ft. Pulaski a couple of years ago. I showed my pass and was going to pay for Andy but the ranger at the gate explained the pass was good for up to four people.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Bridges wrote:

Something I didn't know when I purchased my Lifetime Golden Pass a few years ago for 10 or 20 bucks is that you can take up to 3 guests with you at no additional charge. A friend and I visited Ft. Pulaski a couple of years ago. I showed my pass and was going to pay for Andy but the ranger at the gate explained the pass was good for up to four people.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Thanks

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

bobmcculloch wrote:

Thanks

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

Thay also have an "Access" Pass with lifetime free access and service discounts (like 50% off camping spots) for those with a permanent disability. At any park station that provides passes, simply answer a few questions, sign on the dotted line, and hang it from your mirror.

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts

I bought my Golden age Pass for $10.00 years ago. A jump to $80.00 is a mighty big jump.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Stash wrote:

I bought my Golden age Pass for $10.00 years ago. A jump to $80.00 is a mighty big jump.

How do we help fund the parks?