7 November $10 U.S. National Park Lifetime Pass November 7, 2016 By Editor For Fun seniors, travel 0 The United States is home to many of the world’s most beautiful national parks, and they’re just waiting to be discovered. Today, the U.S. National Park Service offers an unbelievable deal to anyone 62 years of age or older. A lifetime pass to all national parks on U.S. soil can be purchased for a one-time processing fee of $10. Also, the pass can be used at most forests, refuges, monuments, and recreation areas. Now, let’s review the benefits of the senior pass. In parks that require an admission fee, the pass admits you and all other passengers in your car or other private vehicle. In parks that require a “per-person” entrance fee, the pass admits you and 3 other adults, who are not required to be seniors. So, if you’re travelling with your children or grandchildren, 3 of them can be admitted with the pass, while anyone under the age of 16 gets free admission as well. Also, in cases where a federal “use fee” is charged, the owner of the Senior Pass receives a 50% discount. All you need to obtain a lifetime pass is Proof of Age, such as a valid U.S. driver’s license or Passport. The pass can be purchased online for a total of $20 (adding $10 for an application processing fee). The online application must contain a scanned image of a driver's license or passport. You can purchase a pass in person at any of the following: Any federal area which charges an entrance fee A regional office of the National Park Service A regional office of the U.S. Forest Service A regional office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service We realize that not all of us are aware of the locations of these parks and regional offices, so we did some research to help you find one. To find a national park by state, visit https://www.nps.gov/index.htm To find a regional office for the National Park Service, visit https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/contactinformation.htm To find a regional office for the U.S. Forest Service, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/regional_offices.shtml To find a regional office for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by state, visit https://www.fws.gov/offices/?ref=topbar Now that you know, go get your pass, gather friends and family, and explore some of the most amazing places America has to offer. Related Posts How to Make a Password No One Will Crack (and How to Remember It) Our passwords protect some of our most vital personal information. Finding a password that is strong and easy to remember, however, can be difficult, so let us try to help out a little. Skilled Nursing Facilities and the Costs Medicare Won't Cover Many people are under the false impression that Medicare covers all of the costs associated with a Skilled Nursing Facility up to a stay of 100 days; however, this is not true. How Are Medicare Supplement Premiums Calculated and Why Do Rate Increases Take Place? There are three different ways that an insurance company can price its Medicare Supplement premiums: community-rated (also called No-Age-Rated), issue-age-rated policies, and attained-age-rated policies. How Can I Reduce My Risk for Flu this Year? Flu season is here, but you can still get prepared and reduce your risk for flu. Traveling Overseas and Medigap Plans Whether you are an avid traveler or looking forward to traveling overseas, and a Medicare beneficiary with Original Medicare, Part A and part B, you should take into consideration a supplemental coverage product. Take a Break! The Long Term Benefits of Physical Activity However many times it's been said, we're saying it again. Even just a little bit of physical activity every day can positively affect your overall health and well being. Find out about the long term benefits of physical activity. Comments are closed.