National Park Week FREE Entry
Celebrate our glorious national parks and historic sites during National Park Week, April 17-25, 2021, with FREE admission and FREE daily themes and programs celebrating our American heritage and Earth Day on April 22.
How to File Your Taxes for Free
April 15th will be here before you know it. Here’s how to file your 2020 taxes for FREE online, even get free help preparing the documents, and a couple of low-cost options if you don’t qualify for the tax filing freebies. Note that some free services are not available to homeowners, taxpayers with itemized deductions,
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Virtual Memorial Day Tribute US National Parks
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving in the US military, protecting freedom and liberty around the world. This year, Memorial Day tribute services at National Parks are virtual, with participation by 30 parks across 12 states and the District of Columbia, including Civil War battlefields
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National Parks Free Admission Days 2020
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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Memorial Day Weekend Freebies and Deals
A number of national restaurant chains and even home improvement businesses are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, some are extended to Gold Star families and members of the National Guard, some are for the entire Memorial Day weekend. And, some
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National Parks Free Admission Days 2019
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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Travel Deals and Contests
Your budget is busted from the holidays, but you still want to get away. So take advantage of these travel deals and contests now, and save money for the rest of 2019. Sign up for a bucket list trip for just $1. Normally, tour operators and cruises require hefty down payments to hold your spot,
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Best FREE Apps for Skiing & Snowboarding
Life should be downhill in winter, and there’s plenty of great snow left to ski and ride this season. Simplify your spring skiing or snowboarding vacation with one of these FREE apps that track your runs, speed and vertical, even your kids and friends, and allow you to share the info. Warning – These apps
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National Parks Free Admission Days 2018
Bad news for lovers of the National Park System. FREE admission days have been slashed from 16 in past years to just four in 2018, and none span an entire weekend. Worse, admission fees may double or more, to $70 per vehicle and $15 per person, for the most popular national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite,
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Veterans Day 2017 Freebies and Deals
Once again this year, national chain restaurants and other businesses are thanking our veterans and active military members on Veterans Day with FREE or discounted food or services on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Some deals are available for veterans only, while others are valid for both vetarans and active military personnel, and some deals are valid the day
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