It's been said that America's best idea are the national parks. Come by for a visit, to relax, to learn a little bit about this great nation ... and to have some fun!
Rough economic times call for economical fun, and you can't beat America's 391 national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country. Every day there are more than 200 national parks that never charge an entrance fee. Find one close to you at www.nps.gov.
April 21-29, 2012 is National Parks Week. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that 392 national parks will have free admission during National Park Week. Normally, 146 of 392 national parks charge entrance fees ranging from $3 to $25. In addition to the free fees, parks will be offering family friendly activities and special promotions. Check out www.nps.gov/npweek.
Although Big South Fork does not collect entrance fees, we do have use fees. The park's superintendant is in support of Free Fee days for backcountry camping, swimming pool use, and camping at Alum Ford Campground. Permits will still be required, but there will be no charge. The following dates are the official fee free days of 2012:
- January 14-16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend
- April 21-29 - National Park Week
- June 9 - Get Outdoors Day
- September 29 - National Public Lands Day
- November 10-12 - Veterans Day weekend
