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There’s something for almost everyone in America’s national parks. The military community has access to exclusive benefits, such as an America the Beautiful Military Pass, to plan a national park vacation, one-day visit or weekend adventure for free or at a discounted cost.
Visiting a national park can be affordable, especially for military service members and their families. Use these travel tips as you plan your next vacation to one of America’s numerous national parks:
With fields and forests, canyons and coastline, America’s national parks have something for all kinds of nature lovers. Search for parks by name, location, activity or topic at the National Park Service website.
Once you pick a park, download all you need to know about hours, directions, activities and fees.
National parks offer exciting activities for all ages. If you have children, check out the Junior Ranger events and programs. Remember, you can search for activities everyone can enjoy. You can also find wheelchair-accessible activities and trails.
Get your America the Beautiful Military Pass to access national parks for free. Learn about eligibility and its benefits later in this article.
Don’t forget to contact your local MWR on your installation for discounts on lodging and rental equipment. Whether you need a kayak, skis and snow boots, or a boat, the program has plenty of gear available for rent.
Visit the MWR Joint Services Campground and Facilities Finder to search through a variety of accommodations at great rates across America.
Stop by your Information, Tickets and Travel office to score majorly discounted tickets to nearby attractions and activities outside the parks too. ITT expanded its services through American Forces Travel℠, making ITT’s military discounts available 24/7 for lodging, concerts, theater, sporting events and more.
America the Beautiful passes offer eligible service members, veterans and their families lodging discounts and access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas across the United States.
Those who qualify for a free America the Beautiful Military Pass include:
*Note: Some parks offer free admission to all visitors, although parking fees may still apply.
You can order the free Military Pass online for a $10 processing fee or pick it up from one of these federal recreation sites. Many parks issue passes on-site, or you can plan your visit to a park on one of the six free entrance dates.
With free military passes, discounted outdoor gear and lodging, and tons of activities, you can spend quality time exploring America’s national parks. Enjoy your next trip exploring America.
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