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Veterans, Gold Star families, and 5th-graders visit parks for free

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Natural Bridge Canyon, Death Valley National Park

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News Release Date: November 9, 2020

Contact: Abby Wines, 760-786-3221

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Veterans, Gold Star families, and 5th-grade students can visit Death Valley National Park and many other federal lands for free, under a new Department of the Interior policy. Everyone is welcome to visit the park for free on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in honor of Veterans Day. 

Beginning on Veterans Day, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and Gold Star families will have permanent free access to national parks and many other federal lands. A visitor may prove their status as a veteran or a Gold Star dependent by presenting one of the following: Department of Defense Identification Card, Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), Veteran ID Card, or Veteran’s designation on a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.

Fifth-grade students and their families have free access to Death Valley National Park and many other federal lands from now through August 31, 2021. The students must bring a voucher to get free entry, which is available at nps.gov/kids.

These new passes join existing reduced fee programs for 4th-grade students, seniors, current military members and dependents, and persons with permanent disabilities. Information on these passes is available at nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm.



Last updated: November 9, 2020

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