Thursday, January 6, 2011

17 Free Days at National Parks


Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today the 17 fee-free days at all US National Parks during 2011.

The days are the weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15-17), National Park Week (April 16-24), the first day of summer (June 21), National Public Lands Day (September 24), and the weekend of Veterans Day (November 11-13).

Pictured above are the National Parks in Alabama. There are 394 parks throughout the country.  If you would like to find parks in other states or learn more about any of the facilities, visit the Find a Park  online locator on the National Park Service website.

Many national park concessions will also offer discounts on fee free days for food, lodging, tours, and souvenirs. You can learn more by clicking here.