National and State Parks Passes are Free or Low Cost

If your vacation or weekend plans include visits to national parks and recreation areas, consider getting a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

Benefits of the Pass

The pass provide entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. Entrance covers:

• Pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single private vehicle where per-vehicle fees are charged.
• Pass owner and three accompanying individuals ages 16 and older where per-person entrance fees are charged (children under 16 are admitted for free).

Types of Passes

• Annual Pass - It's $80 (ages 16 years and older) and valid for one year.
• Annual Pass for Military - Members of the U.S. military and their dependents are eligible for a free Annual Pass.
• Senior Pass - It's $10 and valid for the lifetime of the pass owner. You must be 62 years or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Access Pass - It's free for the lifetime of the pass holder with documentation of a permanent disability. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Volunteer Pass - You can earn this pass with 250 or more hours of volunteer service on public lands. The pass is valid for one year.

 For free lifetime passes for seniors to Massachusetts state parks and lists of the facilities that are covered, find information at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parkspass.htm
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