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Our Rich Backyard Life--> FREE Entrance to National Parks

 

I was first introduced to Living Large In the Cheap Seats by a college friend, Chris J., who introduced me to lawn tickets for popular bands.   We were able to see great concerts at a significantly discounted rate.   Later when reading Brokenomics by Dina Gachman, I revised this concept and decided to share it with you.  I have been doing this for years and have been able to enjoy wonderful experiences for FREE!


FREE Entrance to National Parks

 

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National Parks are one of America’s treasures and are enjoyed by many.     Although some parks are free to the public, others charge entrance fees.    However, five times a year our National Park Service offers Free Entrance to over 400 National Parks.  I like to take advantage of these days to see the parks which normally have entrance fees.  It offers me and my family a chance to widen our experiences.   


However, if you love going to National Parks and traveling throughout the United States, it may be in your best interest to invest $80.00 for an American the Beautiful National Park and Recreational Pass.   This pass will provide you with entrance to over 2,000 National Recreational areas.   


Free Entrance Days include the following: 

  • January 15- Martin Luther King Day

  • April 20: First day of National Park Week

  • June 19- Juneteenth National Independence Day 

  • August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

  • September 28: National Public Lands Day

  • November 11: Veterans Day


Where are you going to visit?
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