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There are six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2024, one more than in 2023. There are more than 400 National Park Service sites nationwide, with at least one in every state. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor
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Every year there are special Veterans Day discounts and deals for current and retired military at retail store chains, hotels, museums and more, including free admission extended to family members. Here is the 2023 list – retail first, then travel and recreation. Most businesses require proof of military service. There are several types of identification
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Once again this year, restaurant and fast-food chains are honoring current and retired military with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Some deals are for the entire weekend, Nov. 10-12, others include coupons valid for additional days. Expect to show a military ID to get the deal – or show
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There are five FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2023, one less than in 2022, including on Earth Day, which is also the start of National Park Week. There are more than 400 National Park Service sites nationwide, with at least one in every state. The fee-free days continue a
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Once again this year, restaurant and fast-food chains are honoring current and retired military with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Some deals include coupons valid for additional days.
Every year there are special Veterans Day discounts and deals for current and retired military at retail store chains, hotels, museums and more, including free admission extended to family members. Here is the 2022 list – retail first, then travel and recreation. Most businesses require proof of military service. There are several types of identification
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The stats are in, and here are the most popular ecoXplorer posts of 2020 You are a smart group of followers who want to avoid being ripped-off, since several top posts are our “scam alert” advisories. And you are an eclectic bunch, since other top posts ranged from endangered animals to travel safety and a
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The stats are in, and here are the most popular ecoXplorer posts of 2019. You are a smart group of followers who want to avoid being ripped-off, since most of the top posts are our “scam alert” advisories. And you are an eclectic bunch, since other top posts ranged from endangered animals to a kitschy
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Once again this year, national chain restaurants are thanking our veterans and active military members on Veterans Day with FREE or discounted food or services on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Also, on Veterans Day, admission to National Parks is FREE for everyone, whether or not you are a veteran or active military member. Free admission is
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The stats are in, and here are the most popular ecoXplorer posts of 2018. You are a smart group of followers who want to avoid being ripped-off, since most of the top posts are our “scam alert” advisories. And an eclectic bunch, since other top posts ranged from endangered animals to a kitschy stretch limousine.
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