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Senior Citizen Travel & Vacation
National Park Service Has Changed Senior Discount
Passes, Fees
Visiting these parks can be great vacation without
spending lots of money
By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com
 Feb.
21, 2008 - There have been some changes to the discounts available at
National Parks, Monuments and historic sites over the past years, so we
thought it would be a good idea to provide details for the entire pass
programs, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation
without spending lots of money.
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands
Pass series, which includes the following agencies; National Park
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service, Fish and
Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation,
collectively known as the America the Beautiful National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass, is shown below with a brief explanation
of each.
America the Beautiful National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior Pass. - Cost $10
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or
permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use
of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard
Amenity.
The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a
non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3
adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under
16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the
park.
The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent
discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and
services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized
interpretive services.
In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are
charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price
reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or
reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by
concessionaires.
America the Beautiful National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Annual Pass - Cost $80
This pass is available to the general public and
provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an
Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of
sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a
non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3
adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (Children under
16 are admitted free) The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by
calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at
http://store.usgs.gov/pass.
America the Beautiful National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Access Pass Free
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or
permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is
required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes:
statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency
such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Disability Income
or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency
such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.
The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal
recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass
admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per
vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at
per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).
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Senior Discounts to National Parks Have Changed
Golden Age Passport has been replaced for those 62
and over
By David Smidt,
SeniorDiscounts.com
July 27, 2007 - There have been some recent changes
to the discounts available at national parks, monuments and historic
sites. Many of you may have been familiar with the former national park
discount programs. While not too much has changed, it is a good idea to
know about the differences, since visiting these areas can be a great
way to vacation without spending lots of money.
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The pass can only be obtained in person at the
park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded
Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping,
swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some
cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will
be given the 50 percent price reduction.
The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT
cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by
concessionaires.
America the Beautiful National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Volunteer Pass Free
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service
hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal
recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a
year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder
and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and
pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas
(children under 16 are admitted free).
Former pass program passes:
Golden Eagle Passport and National Parks Pass
and Golden Eagle Hologram
These passes have been discontinued and replaced by
the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational
Lands Pass Annual Pass.
Golden Age Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the
America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands
Pass Senior Pass.
Golden Access Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the
America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands
Pass Access Pass.
All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden
Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to
be honored according to the provisions of the pass.
Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be
exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.
This information and more is available at the
National Parks web site located at:
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm.
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