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Casa Grande Ruins Fee Free Father's Day Weekend

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Date: June 10, 2009

America’s best idea, the National Parks, gets even better this summer. To help with these tough economic times, the National Park Service and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will not charge entrance fees for Father’s Day weekend, June 20-21. This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a free visit to Casa Grande Ruins or any of America’s 391 National Parks, so grab your dad, and friends and family, and make some national park memories this Father’s Day.

For a list of family fun activities at your National Parks this summer, go to: http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/parks2009/index.htm

The O'odham still conduct ceremonies at Casa Grande Ruins.  

Did You Know?
The Casa Grande Ruins are still used today for ceremonies and special events by the O’odham people. The Casa Grande is a place to be visited with respect and reverence.

Last Updated: June 10, 2009 at 18:09 EST