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Big South Fork to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024 with Discounted Backcountry Camping Permits

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News Release Date: December 19, 2023
Contact: Christopher Derman, 423-569-9778

Since 1986, the third Monday in January has been designated as a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday by authorizing a 50 percent discount on backcountry camping permits for one day.

Other fee-free days in 2024 include:

1. April 20 - the start of National Park Week
2. June 19 - Juneteenth
3. August 4 - the Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
4. September 28 - National Public Lands Day
5. November 11 - Veterans Day

Visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm to learn more about fee free days in 2024, or call [phone].

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