national-park-week-seniors-passes

Hey, all you nature lovers and outdoor adventure types, this popped up on my radar a short while ago and I feel it's too important not to pass along. My wife and I bought our two $10 passes some years back, and have never dropped a dime for admission to any of the national parks we've since visited...and that's been about ten!!!

Older Americans can access more than 84 million acres of land protected by the National Park Service for the rest of their lives for just $10 — but not for long. The National Park Service’s lifetime pass will be eight times more expensive soon — costing $80 for American citizens who are 62 and older. And while it is unclear when the price surge will take effect, this week — National Park Week — offers a good opportunity to remind older Americans to purchase their passes before it’s too late.

The agency offers a variety of passes for Americans, as 137 of its sites charge for admission. Seniors can still get the lifetime passes for $10 in person, or pay an additional $10 for processing fees to get it online.