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RebeccaD 
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Posted on: Nov. 25 2012, 2:53 pm |
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Still good to know when the free days are--so you can avoid them  . I noticed Tarol didn't say HOW to use the info for planning!
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Posted on: Nov. 25 2012, 5:42 pm |
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Yeah, dates to avoid. Thanks for the heads up.
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RebeccaD
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Posted on: Nov. 25 2012, 8:12 pm |
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(High_Sierra_Fan @ Nov. 25 2012, 4:57 pm)
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(BrettGordon @ Nov. 25 2012, 4:28 pm)
QUOTE Thanks for the post; wasn't aware of the national pass The other cool thing about the passes is that when you purchase them at your favorite federal fee unit, park, wildlife area or forest, a very large portion of the purchase price stays right there to benefit that unit outside the fight for general budget funding.
Right. PLUS, when you reach 65 you can pay $10 and get a pass that will last you the rest of your life.
Question: does that mean I'll still need a regular pass (or pay fees) to get in without my spouse for the 8 years when he's of age and I'm not? Suppose so. I'll have to go to non-park places when he's not with me. Oh well.
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Posted on: Nov. 25 2012, 8:17 pm |
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(RebeccaD @ Nov. 25 2012, 5:12 pm)
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(High_Sierra_Fan @ Nov. 25 2012, 4:57 pm)
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(BrettGordon @ Nov. 25 2012, 4:28 pm)
QUOTE Thanks for the post; wasn't aware of the national pass The other cool thing about the passes is that when you purchase them at your favorite federal fee unit, park, wildlife area or forest, a very large portion of the purchase price stays right there to benefit that unit outside the fight for general budget funding. Right. PLUS, when you reach 65 you can pay $10 and get a pass that will last you the rest of your life. Question: does that mean I'll still need a regular pass (or pay fees) to get in without my spouse for the 8 years when he's of age and I'm not? Suppose so. I'll have to go to non-park places when he's not with me. Oh well.
Good news! It'll be only five years! The Senior Pass is for 62 plus.
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Senior Pass
$10 Lifetime pass
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining a Senior Pass through the mail is twenty dollars ($20). Ten ($10) for the Senior Pass and ten ($10) for processing the application. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners"
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