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Once again, the National Park Service is offering FREE admission days in 2020 to more than 400 national parks, historic sites, monuments and landmarks it operates. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees, although fees for parking and special programming remain intact. The free admission
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The all-new sixth generation 2020 Subaru Outback eats off-road rocks and ruts for breakfast, winding mountain roads for lunch and dinner, and interstate highways for dessert. As my recent test drive proved, this is the best Outback since Subaru introduced this all-wheel-drive model in 1994. Outback propelled what was then a little known and struggling
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$40 Billion and more than 300,000 jobs. If you’ve ever wondered what National Parks contribute to the US economy, that’s what. Simply, America’s national parks are some of our greatest resources, beloved both by Americans and foreign visitors. “National parks with their iconic natural, cultural and historic landscapes represent the heart and soul of America,”
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Spending vacation time in a US national park is a rewarding and memorable experience, and accommodations within parks are less expensive than you might think, especially in spring and fall. These tips will help you get the type of lodging you need, from cabin to luxury hotel room: Book directly The largest operator of national
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Visits to America’s national parks set another record in 2018, topping 300 million recreation visits for the fourth consecutive year. The 318.2 million recreation visits total is the third highest since record keeping began in 1904. It adds up to more than one Billion hours we spent in some of the most beautiful spots on
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Help preserve and protect America’s national parks, which took a beating during the recent US government shutdown. Nissan is Calling All TITANs to join in helping the National Park Foundation restore America’s most treasured landscapes. Through Feb. 8, Nissan will match any donation to the National Park Foundation, 2-for-1, up to a total of $200,000.
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National parks are re-opening following the US Government partial shutdown. Because of size, location and staffing issues, not all parks are opening immediately, so check the website of your preferred park for specific information. Here is the Statement on reopening of national parks following the lapse of appropriations, from P. Daniel Smith, Deputy Director, National
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Bad news for lovers of the amazing parks, historic sites and landmarks operated by the National Park Service. FREE admission days have been slashed from 16 in past years to just five in 2019 – and the first one is cancelled because of the partial US Governnment shutdown. Some NPS sites are being kept open
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All national parks will provide free admission to everyone on Sunday, November 11 in gratitude for the service and accomplishments of veterans. It is the last entrance fee free day in 2018. Active duty members of the military and disabled veterans are also eligible for free year-round park passes. The National Park Service also is
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Celebrate Presidents Day by visiting one of more than 400 national parks, preserves, historic sites and monuments FREE on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. That list includes sites associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the two presidents whose birthdays we are celebrating. That would include the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Federal
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