On 16 Jun 2005 06:45:11 -0700, "Dan" wrote:
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>
>J.H.Jongejan wrote:
>> Freddy wrote:
>> > Is there any "pass" or "card" that I can buy (for me and my family) in order
>> > to avoid to pay the entrance of every single nat.l Park? I am visiting
>> > California and the South West.
>> > Grazie
>> > Federica
>> >
>> >
>> Yes, Federica,
>>
>> and it's called the National Parks Pass. Last time I bought
>> one it cost $50, which is effective if you plan to visit several
>> parks. You can buy one on entrance to first National Park.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jan Jongejan
>> Dept. Comp.Sci.,
>> Univ. of Groningen,
>> Netherlands.
>
>The annual National Park pass was $50 in 1994. I suspect the price has
>gone up a bit since then, but you should be able to find out for sure
>by going to the National Park Service website (sorry, I don't have the
>URL handy).
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
It's still $50.
Note that the pass covers the holder and his family.
>You might even be able to order your pass online.
Youc an get them at the entrance to any park recognizing them -
before you enter.
>It'll
>be good for a whole year and can be used for free entrance to all
>national parks and monuments in the US (this doesn't necessarily apply
>to National Historic Parks/Sites). Once in the park, you are usually
>on your own for any tours, food, parking, campsite fees, etc.
Note, too, that a $15 Golden Eagle sticker will get you into
sites run by other agencies.
The best deal is the Golden Age Passport for those over 62 years
of age for only $10 and good for the rest of your life. Only
availabe to US residents and citizens, though.
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