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From the towering mountains of North Cascades and underwater ecosystem of Biscayne to the geothermal marvels of Yellowstone and vast dunes of White Sands, the national parks encompass some of the best of what the U.S. has to offer.

However, national park entrance fees can be expensive — the most popular parks charge up to $35 per vehicle. Fortunately, the National Park Service (NPS) offers fee-free days to outdoor lovers throughout the year.

Whether you’re planning a vacation on a budget or just want to save a few bucks, on these dates you can hike, swim or simply enjoy the views without the usual entrance fee. Here are the free national park days in 2024, plus some other tips and tricks to save money the rest of the year.

Visit on Free National Park Days 2024

Though official dates haven’t yet been announced, it’s anticipated there will be five days in 2024 when you can visit all national parks for free. The holidays will remain the same as the free national park days in 2023, though exact dates may differ.

Here are the five dates in 2024 you can enter any U.S. national park without paying a fee:

Jan. 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day): To celebrate the birthday of this civil rights hero, parks are free on this holiday.

April 20, 2024 (National Park Week): In honor of the first day of National Park Week, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks.

Aug. 4, 2024 (Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act) : To celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act, which was passed in 2020, park entrance is free for all on this day.

Sept. 28, 2024 (National Public Lands Day) : On the fourth Saturday of September, explore (and consider volunteering at) a new park for free in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Nov. 11, 2024 (Veterans Day): Whether you’re a veteran, know one or just want to visit the parks, everyone can visit for free on Veterans Day.

» Learn more: ​​ The best East Coast national parks

Other ways to gain free entrance to national parks

These five days a year aren’t the only way to score free entrance to the national parks. Here are some other ways to gain access for free year-round.

Show your military ID

Whether you’re active military or a veteran, you can get a free annual pass to enter the national parks. A Military Annual Pass is for those currently serving in a branch of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents.

You must present proof of eligibility (e.g. a military ID or other valid form of identification) but you can obtain it in person at a park or online (for a small fee).

Veterans with a valid ID and Gold Star Families (with a valid voucher) can get a free Military Lifetime Pass. Obtain one at a federal recreation site or the United States Geological Survey online store for a minimal processing fee.

Visit with a fourth-grader

One way to gain free access to national parks in 2024 is to go with a fourth-grade student. To obtain the pass, you must have a valid paper voucher from the Every Kid Outdoors website (a digital copy on a phone won’t cut it). When presented at a national park property, it can be exchanged for a free 4th Grade Pass, which will grant the student and their family entry to the parks for the entire school year plus the following summer.

Show proof of permanent disability

Those who can show proof of permanent disability, along with citizenship or residency, can get a free lifetime Access Pass to enter all national recreation areas. You can apply online, in person at a park or by mail for this pass. It also has the added benefit of offering discounts of up to 50% on some park-operated amenities like camping and interpretive services.

Log those volunteer hours

If you’re passionate about volunteering, you may want to consider doing so at participating Interagency Pass Program federal agencies, which include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Once you rack up 250 volunteer hours (over one or several years), you can pick up a free annual pass.

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These national parks are always free

Not all national parks charge entrance fees — many are free year-round.

Biscayne National Park.

Channel Islands National Park (ferry tickets required).

Congaree National Park.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Gateway Arch National Park.

Glacier Bay National Park.

Great Basin National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hot Springs National Park.

Katmai National Park.

Kenai Fjords National Park.

Kobuk Valley National Park.

Lake Clark National Park.

Mammoth Cave National Park.

New River Gorge National Park.

North Cascades National Park.

Redwood National Park.

Voyageurs National Park.

Wind Cave National Park.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Note that if you want to see the caves at Great Basin, Mammoth Cave or Wind Cave national parks, you’ll need to pay a fee to join a tour. The same goes for riding the elevator to the top of Gateway Arch.

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Other ways to save money on a national park pass

Buy an annual pass : If you plan to visit more than two or three national parks in a year that charge an entrance fee, it may be worth it to purchase an annual pass. It costs $80, so if you visit three parks that charge $30 entrance fees, the pass will save you money.

Load up the car: Many parks charge an entrance fee “per vehicle,” not per person. That means your entrance fee or annual pass covers everyone in a single vehicle, so consider carpooling to save money. At parks that charge “per person,” four adults are covered by an annual pass, but more than that will be charged the per-person rate. 

Go with a senior: If you or someone you know is over the age of 62, a lifetime pass costs $80 or an annual pass costs $20 — an excellent value.

Check for timed entry and reservation requirements: Several of the more popular parks require timed entry reservations during parts of the year or to visit specific areas of the park. These often need to be purchased in advance, so check before you go to make sure you won’t be turned away when you arrive.

» Learn more: ​​ Glacier National Park 3-day itinerary

Visiting the National Parks for free in 2024 recapped

You don’t always have to pay to explore the wonders of America’s national parks. Just plan your visit on one of the national park days with free admission, or visit throughout the year with an applicable pass.

If neither of those options work, there are plenty of other tips you can use to save some cash.

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Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! For foreign guests, the all-in-one ticket Swiss Travel Pass is the key to Switzerland’s public transport network.

All Swiss Travel Passes

This single ticket enables visitors to explore Switzerland from end to end by train, bus and boat on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days. With the Swiss Travel Pass Youth, young people up to their 25th birthday travelling through Switzerland benefit from a 30% discount off the regular Swiss Travel Pass ticket fare.

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.  View area of validity
• Unlimited travel on premium panoramic trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply).
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities.
• Free admission to more than  500 museums .
• Mountain excursions included:  Rigi ,  Stanserhorn  and  Stoos
• Up to 50% discount on many other mountain excursions.
• Up to 30% discount on SBB RailAway offers. Available at all ticket counters within Switzerland.
• Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday accompanied by at least one parent (holding a Swiss Travel System ticket) travel free of charge with the complimentary  Swiss Family Card .
• Children under 6 years of age who are accompanied by a holder of a valid Swiss Travel System ticket travel free of charge.
• The Swiss Travel Pass is available as e-ticket.

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• A seat reservation and/or supplement is required to travel on some trains/buses/boats such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express and Palm Express.
• Swiss Travel System tickets are available to persons with residence outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein
• In Switzerland, fares apply in Swiss Francs as detailed in the chart (in case of cash payment in EUR, USD or GBP: current exchange rates apply)

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Type of pass : continuous.

• Unlimited travel within the set selected days For example: If you choose Consecutive 8 Days Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel unlimited times on Swiss Public Transport for 8 days.
• Pass is valid from the selected start date For example: If the selected start date is 1 st Jan 2024, then your pass is valid till 8 th Jan 2024 midnight.

Type of Pass : flexi

• Unlimited travel within 1 month from the selected start date For example: If you choose Flexi 8 Days Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel unlimited times for any 8 days in one month
• Pass is valid from the selected start date For example: If you select start date as 1 st Jan 2024, then your pass is valid till 30 th Jan 2024 and you can travel unlimited for any 8 days within these 30 days.

Type of First class

• The First Class pass means a passenger can access the first-class sections of public transport like Train and Boat.
• In a train, the first-class seating is more spacious and has a separate section
• In a boat, the first -class section is the upper deck of the boat

Type of Second class

• The Second Class pass means a passenger can access only the second-class sections of public transport.

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• Last date of purchase: 30 th Apr 2024
• Offer applicable only on the 2 nd Class ticket of the Swiss Travel Pass
• Important Note: No two promotions / offers can be clubbed together.

About Swiss Travel Pass

Swiss travel pass is the ideal ticket to travel across switzerland..

You can enjoy unlimited access by public train, bus, and boat to visit more than 90 cities, reach peaks of many mountains, and sail through beautiful lakes in Switzerland with the Swiss Travel Pass. You also benefit from free entrance to 500+ museums, discounted city tours, and access to private and scenic trains with a pre-requisite seat reservation.

Swiss Travel Pass offers children up to the age of 16 travel free of charge, just select Swiss Family Card when you purchase your pass. There are two broad types of Swiss Travel Pass: Continuous and Flexi, with an option to choose from 3, 4, 6, 8, and 15 days. So, whether you are travelling alone or with family, Swiss Travel Pass is the most preferred option to experience Switzerland, while helping you save money in your journey.

The Swiss Travel Pass is a must-have for any traveller to Switzerland.

Apart from it being an ‘all-in-one’ pass which allows a traveller to access all modes of public transportation within the country, it also offers numerous other benefits on the mountain excursions.

You can use trains, buses and even lake ferries to reach any destination including popular cities like Montreux, Lausanne, Zermatt, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Zurich and Lucerne.

Just reach your station or bus terminal or pier and hop on to the next available train or bus or boat for your destination. Allow them to take you through the most picturesque sceneries of your dream destination.

The Switzerland Rail Pass is the perfect partner whether you are looking to travel from town to town, or up to the mountains or off into the sunset on a cruise, hop on and off trains, buses and ferries at any time according to your wish for the day or time.

You only have to remember that there are some scenic train and bus routes that require a mandatory reservation. It would be wise to check with the ticket office before you board any such transport as it may not include in your Swiss Travel Pass cost .

If you are not looking to travel to a new destination but only within the town you are staying at, you can still use the Swiss Pass to move around town on the local buses or trams.

This way you can cover each of the towns and their attractions seamlessly with your Swiss Pass and make the most of it.

It is jam packed with bonuses! Free public transportation, discounted city tours (check at the local tourism offices in each place or at the stations), free entrances to over 500 museums, free boat trips and more are included in your Swiss Pass price.

The Swiss Travel Pass benefits not just passengers who want to be constantly on the move.

If you are one of those travellers who wants to spend time in each place and move to other places only after a few days, you can opt for the Swiss Travel Pass Flex which will allow you to use your days as and when you need them within a period of one month.

So be it the adventurous, the avid or the leisure traveller, you will have the chance to make the most of your Switzerland Rail Pass. Switzerland tourism also benefits from such an inclusive pass that eases the overall cost of the travellers and helps in exploring the alpine country freely.

Don’t forget your Swiss Pass is the most family friendly pass ever! It allows your children under 16 years to travel absolutely FREE with the Swiss Travel Pass Family Card !

Types of Swiss Pass

Validity: Valid on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days Both the above passes are available in 1st and 2nd class and also offer the youth pass option for travellers under 25 years of age.

There are 2 types of Swiss Travel Passes:

Continuous and Flexi Swiss Passes

• Continuous Swiss Travel Pass The pass allows the passengers to travel on consecutive days depending on the number of days the pass is purchased for.
• The Swiss Travel Pass Flex This pass offers the same services and benefits as the Swiss Travel Pass but gives greater flexibility since it allows you to utilize the chosen number of days within a one month period.

Major Benefits of Switzerland Rail Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass is packed with benefits, some of which are listed below

• Unlimited Free travel on all public buses, boats and trams and trains in over 90 cities
• Free travel on panoramic trains (reservations may be needed)
• Free admission to over 500 museums
• Free mountain excursions: Rigi, Stoos and Stanserhorn
• Up to 50% Swiss Travel Pass discount on other mountain excursions
• Children under 16 years of age accompanied by at least one parent holding a valid Swiss Travel Pass, travel FREE with the Swiss Family Card.
• Available in electronic version making it really simple
• The Swiss Travel Pass is worth it when compared to multiple single-journey tickets

How and Where to Buy Swiss Travel Pass

Make sure that your Swiss Travel Pass is purchased from a reliable supplier. You can buy Swiss Travel Pass online on swisstours.com and the same will be instantly sent to your email id.

How to choose your Swiss Rail Pass

Depending on your Switzerland itinerary , create your Swiss Travel Pass itinerary. If you are in Switzerland for a short duration, it would be best to have a pass covering your entire stay. This way you will be able to use the pass on a daily basis for intercity and local public Switzerland transport as well.

If you are staying for a relatively longer period and are sure you will not be travelling every day, then you may want to consider the Swiss Travel Pass Flex so that you can use it only for your intended days of travel.

Basic steps to identifying your ideal Swiss Pass would be

• List your travel days and requirements
• Find out the point to point sector fares for the same
• Compare it to the cost of the available Swiss Pass cost

What are Swiss Travel Pass Inclusion?

Your Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited travel all the public boats, trains, trams and buses in 90 cities and towns in Switzerland.

It also includes free transport to some of the mountains and discounted travel on many others. The pass also allows free entrance to over 500 museums on your Switzerland trip.

Top free museums

The Switzerland Train pass allows free entrance to almost 500 museums.

Some of the more popular ones are the Open-air museum in Ballenberg, The Tinguely Museum in Basel, the Richard Wagner Museum in Lucerne and the Einstein Museum in Bern.

Free and Discounted attractions

The Swiss Travel Pass allows free travel to some really popular mountains.

Travel to them for some amazing views over towns, lakes and nearby regions.

Just show your Switzerland train pass at the base stations of these mountains and take the next available transport to the peaks.

Free mountain excursions

• Stanserhorn

Top discounted mountains with Swiss Pass

Enjoying mountain excursions is always included in every traveller’s things to do in Switzerland

No Switzerland tour package is complete without visiting the most popular mountains. There are many mountains in each region that you can visit.

Your Swiss Travel Pass will allow you to avail of either discounted fares to reach these peaks by train, funicular or cable cars.

Some of the most popular mountain excursions and the places that you can reach them from are as follows :

• Jungfraujoch , Interlaken
• Mount Titlis , Lucerne
• Mount Pilatus, Lucerne
• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt
• Gornergrat, Zermatt
• Sunnegga Paradise, Montreux
• Glacier 3000 , Gstaad

Free boat cruises

Your Switzerland Rail Pass also covers the transport on some of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. Some popular cruises listed below. You just have to show your pass and hop on these cruises

There are also other lake cruises in Switzerland like the boat trip on the Rhine from Basel, on which you can use your with Swiss Travel Pass discount.

How to use a Switzerland Train Pass

The Switzerland Pass is super easy to use. All passes are now electronic passes making it really simple.

The Swiss Travel Pass 2022 is a pre validated pass. It is ready for travel once you have received and printed the same.

The PDF file that you receive will have a code that train staff can scan from your smart phone. However, officially you need a printout too, which is why it is always good to carry an A4 sized printout of the swisspass with you at all times

Once your swiss rail Pass is valid, you can use it for the number of days you purchased it for. The time of start does not matter.

The swisspass works on calendar days, which means if you have an 8 days Switzerland itinerary and purchased an Swiss Pass 8 Days starting on the 5th of May, the pass will be valid till midnight on the 12th of May.

You do not need seat reservations for trains and buses in Switzerland. You can simply board with your Swiss Travel Pass.

However there are exceptions - the panoramic trains like the Glacier Express which require a mandatory seat reservation at an extra cost. Seat reservations are not included in the swiss rail pass cost.

If you are travelling to a mountain or using any other discounted service, you must keep in mind that one of your Swiss Travel Pass will be used that day. You will be requested to show your Swiss Train Pass and the purchased mountain voucher at the boarding point of such services.

Electronic passes or e-Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Rail Pass is an electronic pass.

The electronic Switzerland Rail Pass can be shown on your smart phone or as an A4 size print whenever requested for by the checker.

Remember that you must also have your passport in hand incase it is asked for along with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Where is the Switzerland Travel Pass valid

Your Switzerland Travel Pass is valid throughout the country. Some of the most popular places that you can visit and stay at with your Swiss Train pass are

It is the industrial, financial, and cultural centre of the country and one of the most cosmopolitan and dynamic Swiss cities. Throughout the city centre, green space extends to the shores of Lake Zürich, which are lined by attractive public parks, and up to the slopes of Zürichberg.

Zürich’s lively and well-preserved Altstadt (Old Town), part of the city centre, boasts an architectural legacy including the Romanesque Grossmünster, built by Charlemagne in the 700s; the 13th-century St. Peter’s Church; and elegant guild houses and patrician residences, some of which are used as restaurants or for civic functions.

Among the must see places in Zurich are the Grossmünster, The Fraumunster, Uetliberg- Zurich;s own mountain, Zurich Lake and the famous Bahnofstrasse where you can see all the high end luxury shops and indulge in some retail therapy. Don’t forget your Swiss Pass price includes the tram network of the city making all these places very accessible to you.

Lucerne or Luzern as it is called, is divided into two parts by the Reuss River, which is crossed by seven bridges within the town.

Lucerne has one of the most picturesque settings in Switzerland. The Spreuerbrücke (1407), which is now considered the oldest bridge, is roofed and decorated with 56 paintings including scenes from the Dance of Death from the early 17th century.

Until its destruction by fire in 1993, the Kapellbrücke or the more popularly called Chapel Bridge, was the oldest bridge.

The old town is distinguished by well-preserved 14th-century town walls with nine watchtowers, quaint alleys, and squares. It houses the old town hall, the historical museum, St. Peter’s Chapel, the Hofkirche, the Lion Monument and the Swiss Museum of Transport .

You can use your Swiss Train Pass to cover the things to do in Lucerne town using its buses and boat cruises.

You can take one of the free boat cruises or opt for the Lucerne Dinner Cruise or the Saphir boat cruises both of which are discounted on the Switzerland Travel pass

Interlaken is a town in Central Switzerland in the Bernese Highlands. The town gets Its name from its position nestled between 2 lakes: Lake Brienz to the east and Thun to the west. It is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most frequented summer tourist resorts.

The main attraction of this tiny town is its main avenue, the Höheweg, which is lined with numerous watch and jewellery shops, souvenir shops and hotels that range from modest hostels to luxury and boutique hotels.

Interlaken commands a magnificent view of the Jungfrau to the south and is a starting point for many Alpine excursions.

Closer to home it has the Harder Kulm which you can visit for a lovely snack and an amazing view over the town. Your Swiss Travel Pass allows you to travel on the buses and trains that connect this city and run between Interlaken ost (East) and West.

Interlaken is also a perfect base if you want to stay for a few days and cover the rest of the country from there. Among the things to do in Interlaken includes the Trummelbach falls, and Giesbach Falls.

The nearby towns of Thun, Brienz and Grindelwald are also a huge attraction. You can also take a boat cruise for free on the Lakes with your Swiss Travel Pass or else opt for the adrenaline pumping jet boat cruise (payable).

The town itself is at an elevation of 5,302 feet and commands some of the finest views in Switzerland and is also a popular centre for mountaineering and winter sports. Cableways are numerous, and the highest in Europe leads up the Klein-Matterhorn.

Equipped with your Switzerland Train pass, you can visit one or more of the most popular mountain excursions: the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with Swiss Pass discount, the Gornergrat or the Rothorn Paradise.

Zermatt is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Switzerland in winter .

Your Swiss Travel pass allows you unlimited access on all of these peaks.

A town that offers it all, lakes, mountains and vineyards, Montreux offers a picture perfect landscape.

It is the perfect base from which you can cover the full Geneva region including Geneva and Lausanne.

Montreux and the nearby region has been immortalised by many celebrities. Freddy Mercury’s album cover for Made in Heaven is picturised here, Charlie Chaplin chose to spend the last 2 decades and more of his life in the region. Visit the Chillon Castle, walk the lake promenade, visit the casino and enjoy the unmatched beauty of this lakeside resort with your convenient Swisspass.

Take a boat cruise and reach Lausanne, visit the nearby cheese factory in Gruyeres or the buildings of the UN and the famous jet D’eau in Geneva.

Your Switzerland Train Pass will allow you to get up close to all of the must-see places in the region

Montreux and the nearby region has been immortalised by many celebrities. Freddy Mercury’s album cover for Made in Heaven is picturised here, Charlie Chaplin chose to spend the last 2 decades and more of his life in the region.

Visit the Chillon Castle, walk the lake promenade, visit the casino and enjoy the unmatched beauty of this lakeside resort with your conveneient Swiss Travel pass.

If you are on honeymoon in Switzerland , Montreux is a must-visit place for you.

Your Switzerland Train Pass will allow you to get up close to all of the must-see places in the region.

Lugano, the largest city in the Canton of Ticino is situated in the Southern Italian speaking belt.

Lugano lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints. Thanks to its mild climate, Lugano is a popular all round tourist destination.

Lugano is famous for its lake promenade with lush green vegetation, parks with sub- tropical plants and wood carvings.

It also has 2 mountains which make for nice excursions Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè, give you an outstanding panorama of the town, Lake Lugano and the alpine scenery.

From Monte Brè there is a walk down to the village of Brè, which has preserved its typical Ticino village centre, and enhanced it with works of art.

From the San Salvatore another popular walk leads down through the beautifully situated Carona to Lake Lugano at Morcote. Taking a boat trip back to Lugano is a splendid way to round off the day.

Other excursions are to the fishing village of Gandria, up the Monte San Giorgio or the Monte Generoso or to the Lilliput world of Switzerland in Miniature at Melide.

All in all Lugano is a place to eat, chat and enjoy the mild Mediterranean atmosphere. The Swiss Travel Pass will help you to discover this regions. You can use it on the buses, boats and trams that connect the region.

Taking a boat trip back to Lugano is a splendid way to round off the day. Other excursions are to the fishing village of Gandria, up the Monte San Giorgio or the Monte Generoso or to the Lilliput world of Switzerland in Miniature at Melide ( Swiss Miniatur ).

All in all Lugano is a place to eat, chat and enjoy the mild Mediterranean atmosphere. The Swiss Pass offers you to discover this regions. You can use it on the buses, boats and trams that connect the region.

Scenic routes on Switzerland Train Pass

All you need to do to avail of this amazing journey is purchase a reservation for the segment needed and then use the same with your Switzerland Travel Pass.

Journey time:

Total journey time: The entire route takes almost 5.5 hours.

Segments: Montreux to Zweisimmen, Zweisimmen to Interlaken, Interlaken to Lucerne

Highlight: VIP seats Montreux to Zweisimmen

Your Swiss Travel Pass offers you to travel on some of the most beautiful routes and trains that the country offers.

Glacier Express

Sit back and prepare to be amazed!! You are aboard the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world!!

The panoramic journey on the Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps is one to remember. Start off in St. Moritz, the playground of the rich and famous and travel to Zermatt, the home to the world's most photographed mountain, the Matterhorn.

This 8-hour journey takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. Along with the eyes, feast your palate as well! Order the meal freshly prepared on board and served at your seat.

All you have to do now is learn more about the route through the Alps via headphone – making sure you don't miss a single highlight.

To make the experience even more special, opt for the Glacier Express Excellence The new Excellence Class sets standards as high as the mountain peaks along the legendary route.

All you need to do to avail of this amazing journey is purchase a reservation for the segment needed and then use the same with your Switzerland Train pass

Total journey time: 7.30 hours

Zermatt to St Moritz or vice versa

Along the way: Oberalp pass, Rhine Gorge, Landwasser viaduct

Bernina Express

Go from snow- capped mountains to palm fringed lakes all in a day! Switzerland’s South is arguably the most stunning. It is also the melting pot of its various cultures and languages.

Traverse through this enchanting wonderland of diverse landscapes through towns dotted with castles, lake rivieras and UNESCO World heritage sites on the unique Bernina Express journey via bus and train.

Travel in Spring if you want to see the perfect combination of green valleys and lots of snow in the mountains. In winter, the section from St. Moritz to Tirano is especially worth it.

Book the most famous routes from St Moritz to Lugano via Tirano in Italy on this famous train and bus combination and make your holiday truly special with a discount with the Swiss Pass .

All you need to do to avail of this amazing journey is purchase a reservation for the segment needed and then use the same with your Switzerland Rail Pass

Average journey time: 4 hours

Chur / Davos / St Moritz to Tirano

Bus from Tirano to Lugano

Highlights: 196 bridges, 55 tunnels, UNESCO World Heritage site

Golden Pass Line

A cross-country journey like no other! The 3 train journeys that make up the amazing Golden Pass Line route takes you from the pristine Lake Geneva region, past the Bernese Oberland and into the historical heart of Switzerland.

Start your Switzerland Tour by taking off from Montreux say goodbye to the Mediterranean ambience and the views of Lake Geneva.

In Zweisimmen, be prepared for a treat if you have booked early enough and are privileged enough to get the seats with the drivers eye view. Then sit back and relax on the Lucerne Interlaken Express which passes through amazing lake vistas and the Brunig pass before getting you into Lucerne.

Why To Buy Swiss Travel Pass

• Unlimited Access to Rail, Boat, and Bus in 90+ Towns and Cities
• Free Entry at 500+ Museums
• Up to 50% Discount on Many Mountain Excursions and Rail Travel
• Children Entry Free

How It Works

Select your swiss travel pass.

Choose the right Swiss Travel Pass that suits your requirements in terms of number of days, and class of travel.

Confirmation

Follow the step-by-step booking procedure which allows you to view rates, select total number of passengers and see your total amount payable before you make the final booking.

Make the Payment

After selection of the pass and submission of your details (name, date of birth, email id etc.) you will be directed to the 3D secured payment page where you can make payment by Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI.

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Once you have made the payment, you will immediately receive a confirmation email from us. You can download your e-Swiss Travel Pass from your email (a download link will be in the email).

* If you need assistance in selecting the right Swiss Travel Pass for you, please contact us.

* If you are travelling to multiple countries in Europe, you can also book rail passes of other countries with us.

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FAQs on Swiss Travel Pass

What is a swiss travel pass.

A Swiss Travel Pass is a pass that allows you to access unlimited travel on a train, bus, boat, and tram across Switzerland’s public transport and provides up to 50% discounts on excursions.

Where can I use my Swiss Travel Pass?

You can use your Swiss Travel Pass in the whole Swiss Travel System : in all trains, post buses, trams & even boats.

How do I book the Swiss Travel Pass online with Swisstours?

• Book your pass on www.swisstours.com by clicking on the Swiss Travel Pass tab on the home page.
• From the list of passes, select the Swiss Travel Pass that suits your travel requirements in terms of the number of days, 1st or 2nd class and consecutive or Flexi days’ pass.
• If you need help selecting the most appropriate pass, contact our specialists at [email protected]
• After selection of the pass and submission of your details (name, date of travel, and other mandatory information) you will be directed to the payment page to make the payment.
• Once the payment is complete, you will immediately receive an e-Swiss Travel Pass voucher in your email as an attachment.

How can I validate my Swiss Travel Pass?

Effective 1st September 2015, the Swiss Travel Pass is a pre validated & closed dated pass.

The traveller will need to provide their first day of use of the pass while making the booking. This date will be printed on the pass.

Travellers must carry a valid passport in order to travel with this rail pass.

What is an adult pass?

A passenger 25 yrs and above is entitled to purchase an adult Swiss Travel Pass.

What is a youth pass ?

A person under 25 yrs can purchase a youth Swiss Travel Pass.

Are there family passes?

The Swiss travel system offers the Swiss family card. This card provides free travel for children under 16 years when travelling with atleast one parent.

What is the difference between a Consecutive-day pass and a Flexi pass?

A consecutive-day pass provides unlimited rail travel on all days for the chosen duration of the pass. This pass is preferred by those who wish to travel every day during their stay in Switzerland. A flexi pass is valid for a specific number of days which can be used consecutively or non-consecutively within a longer period. This pass is preferred by those who wish to travel only on certain days during their stay in Switzerland.

Till what age can children travel free on the Swiss transport system?

Children under 16 years of age accompanied by at least one parent can travel free on the Swiss travel system. Children travelling without parents can still avail of a 50% discount on the Swiss travel pass.

Is reservation on trains compulsory if I have a Swiss Travel Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass is valid on trains operated by SBB (Schweizerische BundesBahn), the national railway company of Switzerland. For domestic trains operated in Switzerland, seat reservations are not required. Exceptions are the special scenic trains such as Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Golden Pass and Wilhelm Tell Express. For these trains, a supplement and/or seat reservation is required for Swiss Travel Pass holders.

What is the cancellation charge if I am unable to use my Swiss Travel Pass?

• Refundable up to 2 days prior to first date of validity with an administrative fee of CHF 10 per pass.
• Thereafter, no refund. If pass is used or flexi days are activated, non-refundable.
• Once the pass has been cancelled the passenger will not be able to use it.

Can Mountain excursions be bought along with the Swiss Travel Pass?

Yes, you can surely buy the mountain excursions online with the Swiss Travel Pass and benefit from upto 50% discounted rates. Once you have purchased your Swiss Travel Pass you can add the desired mountain excursions to your shopping cart and pay for all services at one go.

The mountains in the combo offer are added to the Swiss Pass. Kindly select your number of Swiss Pass days and click ‘Book Now’ to proceed with the combo offer.

2024 Calendar of Fee Free National Park Days

U .S. National Parks are incredible. A visit to a national park is an opportunity to enjoy nature, protect the planet, and celebrate time with friends, family, and fellow park-goers.

And national parks are even better when they're free! 

Every year the National Park Service (NPS) announces several "fee-free days" to ensure that the parks remain accessible to everyone.

"Whether on an entrance fee-free day or throughout the year, we encourage everyone to discover their national parks and the benefits that come from spending time outdoors," said NPS Director Chuck Sams in a statement . 

"National parks are for everyone and we are committed to increasing access and providing opportunities for all to experience the sense of wonder, awe, and refreshment that comes with a visit to these treasured landscapes and sites."

There are more than 420 national parks in the United States and 110 have admission fees. This means that during 365 days, more than 310 parks are completely free to visit.

In this article we're highlighting this year's fee-free days, alternative ways to get free or discounted park passes, and ways you can make a positive difference for national parks all year round -

2024 Free National Park Days

The NPS has made six days completely free to visit in 2024:

You can also keep an eye out for other fee-free days offered by other federal and state land management agencies including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Reclamation. (We recommend searching "Fee Free" on their respective websites when planning your next trip - or following their Facebook pages to stay on top of fee-free days.)

2025 Free National Park Days

While the NPS hasn't officially announced 2025's fee-free days - we can make our best guess based on past years. If you're a big fan of planning ahead (which is totally necessary for some national parks !) - here are 2025's fee-free days:

How else can I get free or discounted access to national parks?

Free access, fourth graders and their families.

Thanks to the Every Kid in a Park program and the Every Kid Outdoors Act , fourth graders in the United States get free entry into National Parks. We wish we would have had this when we were kids!

The pass is valid from September 1 through August 31 of a student's fourth-grade year. 

According to the Every Kid in a Park program, when a fourth grader travels with their family and friends in one vehicle, they get everyone in for free (at participating sites that charge per vehicle). And if visiting a site that charges per person, the fourth grader and up to three accompanying adults will be admitted for free. 

So, it's about time you befriended a cool kid - they come with perks!

You can learn more about the fourth grade pass at everykidoutdoors.gov .

People with Disabilities

The National Park Service offers a free lifetime Access Pass to any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who "has been medically determined to have a permanent disability… that severely limits one or more major life activities." 

You can learn more about how to qualify and access the National Park Access Pass on the National Park Service's Accessibility page .

U.S. Military Members and Their Dependents

Current U.S. military members and their dependents, Reserve, and National Guard members can get an annual America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Military Pass for free ! 

U.S. Military Veterans

Veterans get free access to national parks for life! All you need is to present one of the following forms of identification:

• Department of Defense Identification Card (non-expired CAC Card)
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
• Veteran ID Card
• Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver's license or identification card

There are also new lifetime passes available to veterans - which is especially helpful for national parks where there isn't a person to present your identification to. 

Learn more about these benefits and read FAQs from the National Park Service .

Gold Star Families

Gold Star families receive similar National Parks benefits to veterans. According to the National Park Service, Gold Star family members must "download and print a voucher to present to park staff, exchange for an Interagency Military Pass, or place on the vehicle dashboard at unstaffed sites." 

Explore the list of federal locations that issue passes or access your voucher online on the National Park Service military FAQ page .

Eligible National Park Service Volunteers

The Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program provides opportunities for parks-lovers of all ages to volunteer in national parks. You can volunteer as much or as little as you want, but if you complete at least 250 volunteer hours -with a federal agency participating in the Interagency Pass Program (IPP) - within one year, you will receive a one-year Volunteer Pass. 

This will give you access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas participating in the IPP - including every national park!

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Discounted access, u.s. citizens over 62 years old.

On your 62nd birthday (or anytime after), you can (and should!) buy an $80 lifetime pass. This pass will get you into any U.S. national park for free for the rest of your life. You can also purchase a significantly discounted $20 annual pass.

Anyone & Everyone

If you're going to visit multiple parks in a year, the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is only $80. It'll pay for itself in just a few visits! 

This is especially helpful for trips to locations - like Arizona or Utah - where you might be visiting multiple national parks in a day or week.

This pass is available to anyone - and according to the National Parks Service, those traveling with passholders can usually enter parks for free.

We recommend buying the pass from (our wonderful affiliate partner!) REI , because they'll also donate  10% of the pass's proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, the National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

The pass is good for one year from the month you purchase - so there's no need to wait until the beginning of the year to buy.

How much do national park admission fees cost?

Admission fees for national parks range from $5 to $35. For example, Zion National Park currently charges $20 per person - and Pictured Rocks National Park charges $5 per person.

Many parks allow you to pay per vehicle - which brings the price down significantly if you're visiting with your whole family or a group of friends.

According to the National Park Service, all of the money from admission fees remain with the service - and 80%-100% of the money stays in the park where it was collected.

And again, the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is only $79.99 .

How else can I support U.S. National Parks?

Practice responsible recreation .

When you visit national parks (or anywhere, really), you have the opportunity to leave the place better than you found it.

Pick up your trash, pick up someone else's trash, stay on marked trails, follow park rules, be thoughtful about fire, and thank a park ranger. It's what Leslie Knope would want you to do.

Buy Products That Support National Parks

If you're going to shop anyway, you might as well choose to buy products that make a positive difference. There are a number of incredible brands that donate a portion of their profits to support national parks.

Explore our curated recommendations of gifts for national park lovers

Call Your Representatives

Our national parks are protected because of intentional legislative choices throughout American history. By calling your elected officials , you can help ensure that national parks have the funding they need, are cared for after disasters, and are never auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Simply let your representatives know that you value national parks and want them to work to protect them. This becomes especially relevant when national parks are in the news. 

Become a Volunteer

Giving a little bit of your time and energy to a national park near you can make a big difference - and there's a diverse range of opportunities available.

"Some positions are specialized and require particular talents, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as a background check," reads the NPS website. "Other positions only require a desire and willingness to volunteer."

Unique volunteer opportunities include:

Some volunteer opportunities come with small stipends, free housing, or other perks.

Regardless of the volunteer position you take on, it's a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time in the parks, make a meaningful difference, and, as mentioned earlier, a great way to get a free national parks pass.

You can explore volunteer opportunities at volunteer.gov .

Become a Park Ranger

People who work in recreation-centric careers, including park rangers, consistently rank their jobs among the most meaningful jobs in the United States . And every day you get to play a role in protecting and celebrating nature.

While jobs in the National Park Service are highly competitive, there are plenty of ways to get your foot in the door - including specific career opportunities for students and for adults over 55 years old. 

If the life of a park ranger aligns with your lifestyle, budget, and values, it's an absolutely dreamy career choice.

Explore employment opportunities on the NPS website .

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Free National Park Days and Park Discount Passes

Did you know that there are several days each year that are free national park days? Admission fees are waived on these dates to make sure that everyone who wants to visit a national park can do so regardless of their ability to pay. They also serve as a way to encourage new visitors and celebrate what the documentarian, Ken Burns called “America’s Best Idea” . These are the 5 free days in 2023. Be sure to block your calendar if you have any national park service parks and recreation sites nearby.

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2024 Free Entrance Days at National Parks & Recreation Sites

January 15 (monday): birthday of martin luther king, jr., april 20 (saturday): first day of national park week, june 19 (wednesday): juneteenth, august 4 (sunday): anniversary of the great american outdoors act, september 28 (saturday): national public lands day, november 11 (monday): veterans day.

The entrance fee waiver only covers the admission fees, but it’s not only for national parks. The free days are also good for all other National Park Service properties that charge admission. There are over 2000 NPS sites across the USA.

Fees for amenities or user fees for activities like camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours aren’t normally included in the free day waivers.

How Much are National Park Fees Normally?

The good news is that only 108 out of 423 national parks charge an entrance fee, but those parks are the most popular and well-known. For Americans, some of your tax dollars help support the National Park Service. This makes most fees for national parks in America very reasonable, compared to other activities these days. Admission fees range from $3 to $25 and cover an entire carload of people for a week. To find the rate for a specific park, you can check this list of park admission fees, go to the park website, or call to confirm the exact rates.

The first time you enter a national park you’ll pay the admission fee and get a receipt of some kind that you either carry with you or display in your car whenever you’re in the park for the next seven days. This is a big advantage for those who want to really enjoy everything about the park over several days.

Which Parks Waive Admission on National Park Free Days?

Nearly every park that normally charges admission participates in the free national park days. Here’s a list of all the parks participating this year with links to the national park website so you can confirm with them directly or ask any questions that you have.

In addition to these parks, many sites within the National Park Service never charge admission fees.

How Can I Get Free or Discounted Admission to National Parks?

If you plan to visit any national park(s) more than once in a twelve-month period or have plans to visit some of the 2000 other federal recreation sites you may want to buy an Annual Pass for a specific park or one of the other “America the Beautiful” passes issued by the National Park Service. Annual passes also include admission for sites under the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

All National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes provide entrance to a variety of recreation sites including national parks, national seashores, national monuments, national historical sites, and more.

What National Parks Annual or Lifetime Passes are Available?

Click the links below in blue for more information and websites to buy passes. You can buy passes at many NPS locations.

Specific National Park Annual Pass – Price varies

If you live near a national park or plan to visit one park multiple times or for more than a week in the next 12 months you can buy an annual pass for that specific park. Prices vary from $35 to $70 for a park-specific annual pass, so in some cases, it might be more cost-effective to spend a few dollars more and get the “America the Beautiful Annual Pass” for $80 since it covers all the park properties. Sample park-specific prices:

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – $35

Acadia National Park Annual Pass – $70

Grand Teton National Park Annual Pass – $70

America the Beautiful Annual Pass – $80

• An America the Beautiful Annual Pass allows you to visit any park within the National Park Service recreation sites
• These passes are valid for 12 months from the month of your purchase.
• Two people can sign and own the pass and they don’t have to be related. (photo ID may be required to confirm that you own the pass.)
• Each pass admits one vehicle for one week where admission is charged per vehicle and the pass holder plus 3 guests if admission is charged per person. Children under 16 are always free.

America the Beautiful – Military, Veteran and Gold Star Family Pass – FREE

• The National Park Service in partnership with “ Operation Live Well ” would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks.
• Current US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as Reserve and National Guard members are eligible
• US military veterans are eligible
• Gold Star Family members are also eligible
• The pass is free with valid documentation that you are eligible. See link above for details.
• The entrance fee waiver does not cover expanded amenities or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits, reservation fees or special tours.
• Free access for veterans and Gold Star Families will continue indefinitely unless the Secretarial Order and/or FLREA are amended, superseded, or revoked/expired.
• The Gold Star Voucher is valid for one calendar year. You can download new vouchers for successive years by completing the self-certification online (see information in the question above).
• Annual Interagency Military passes are valid for one year from the month of issuance.

America the Beautiful – Senior Pass – $20 to $80

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are 62 years or older are eligible to buy the “America the Beautiful” Senior Annual Pass. (You must have turned 62 before you can buy the pass). Senior passes can only be owned by one person (not two like the general pass).
• NOTE: Owning property or paying taxes in the U.S. does not automatically qualify you for a Senior Pass. You must be a permanent U.S. resident, or a U.S. citizen with identification such as U.S. Driver’s License, Green Card or U.S. Passport.
• Two different options are available for senior citizens. The Senior Annual pass costs $20 per year and the Senior Lifetime pass costs $80 and is valid for the rest of your life.
• Hold on to your old annual passes. If you decide to buy the annual pass in four different years, you can exchange them for a lifetime Senior pass.
• Each pass admits one vehicle for a week where admission is charged per vehicle and the pass holder plus 3 guests if admission is charged per person. Children under 16 are always free.
• Senior passes may also include other discounts for things like campsite fees, tours, and more. Check with the office or website for your destination to find out about other discounts.

America the Beautiful – Access Lifetime Pass – FREE

• An Access pass is a free, lifetime pass – for U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability. It doesn’t have to be 100% disability.
• The $10 charge covers the processing and mailing of the pass.
• A permanent disability is considered a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
• The person applying for the pass needs to provide proof of their disability. This can be done with a variety of documents. Click the link above to find out more details.
• Each Access pass admits one vehicle for a week where admission is charged per vehicle and the pass holder plus 3 guests if admission is charged per person. Children under 16 are always free.
• You may need to provide your photo ID to show proof that you’re the owner of the pass.
• Access Passes may also include other discounts for things like campsite fees, tours, and more. Check with the office or website for your destination to find out more.

Every Kid Outdoors – 4th Grader School Year Pass – FREE

• Are you the parent or teacher of a 4th-grade student? Or are you a 4th grader yourself? If so, you’re a lucky kid because you’re eligible for a free national parks pass for your 4th grade school year. (Sep/ Aug)
• The National Park Service chose fourth graders because research shows that kids ages 9 to 11 are starting to learn about the world around them. They’re open to new ideas, and they’re likely to connect to nature and enjoy history.
• The pass is valid for the school year, so it expires on August 31, 2024. If you know of a 3rd grader be sure to let them know about this pass so they can get it at the beginning of their 4th grade school year and have more time to use it.
• The “Every Kid Outdoors” (4th Grader) P ass admits one vehicle to the NPS site for a week where admission is charged per vehicle or the pass holder plus 3 guests (over 16) if admission is charged per person . Kids under 16 are always free, so the pass is really an incentive for parents, teachers and leaders to take their kids to national parks and recreation sites.
• You can exchange the paper voucher for a more durable, Interagency Annual 4th Grade Pass at certain federal lands or waters sites. Visit online for a complete list of locations that issue passes .
• The “Every Kid Outdoors” program wants any adult that interacts with 4th graders to be able to pass along passes to their kids. If you’re a public school teacher or work for a youth-serving organization you may be eligible. For example, if you’re a camp director, a home-school leader, an after-school leader, or a religious group leader you can print paper passes to hand out to your entire 4th grade class at the beginning of the school year.
• Here’s more about how to apply for the program.

America the Beautiful – Volunteer Annual Pass – FREE

• Have you volunteered at least 250 hours at one or more United States Federal parks or recreation sites? The Federal agencies below are part of the program. If so, then you may qualify for the “America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass”.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) http://www.blm.gov
• Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) http://www.usbr.gov
• Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) http://www.fws.gov
• USDA Forest Service (USDA FS) http://www.fs.fed.us
• National Park Service (NPS) http://www.nps.gov
• US Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil
• As a volunteer, you can take as long as you need to log the 250 hours. Once you reach that goal you can apply for a pass. Once issued, the pass is good for 12 months.
• Would you like to volunteer at a national park or another federal recreation site? If so, visit the official “ Volunteer.gov ” website, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Volunteer website, or check directly with the park or location where you’d like to volunteer. National parks often have links on their website to openings as well.

What Else Should I Know About National Park Passes?

There are some federal recreation areas where there isn’t a specific entrance gate where you can pay an entrance fee. In those cases, you can display your annual or lifetime pass if your car is parked on federal land. Display your pass on your rearview mirror using a free hangtag or on your dashboard with the signature side showing.

You should get a green plastic hangtag (above) along with your annual pass. But if you didn’t get one or you lose it you may be able to ask for one at a National Park or Recreation area location. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to hold your Pass. It’s not valid for entry unless it holds a valid unexpired Pass.

If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) you may obtain a free decal to attach to your vehicle that will serve as proof of payment at sites that don’t have a staffed entrance station.

Find out more here about each of these passes as well as links to purchase them online if you’d rather not wait to buy one at a federal recreation site or national park.

What Do My National Park Fees Pay For?

At least 80 percent of the money for national park admission fees stays in the park where it’s collected. The other 20 percent helps parks that don’t collect fees. Funds improve visitor experience, so the money you contribute comes right back to you in benefits like new exhibits, road and facility maintenance, trail improvements, and campground staff.

However, while national parks charge fees, these fees are not nearly enough to fund the national park system, which is why the NPS depends so heavily on Congressional budget appropriations. Be sure to let your representatives in Congress know that you support and value the National Park Service. This can help prevent NPS budget cuts to make room for other less-valuable government expenses.

Which National Park Should I Visit First?

That’s the million-dollar question, right? If you ask 100 people you’ll likely get at least 50 different answers. I’ve visited nearly 40 of the 64 “official” national parks (not including the lesser parks that aren’t technically considered “national parks”). If you count all the National Park Service properties, I’d guess that I’ve visited at least 100. Maybe more. I have several favorites but would have a hard time choosing just one. Here are a few posts about some of the national parks that I’ve been to:

100 Ways to Enjoy Grand Canyon National Park – Arizona

Gettysburg Battlefield National Military Park – Pennsylvania

Shenandoah National Park – Virginia

There are many more national parks blog posts in the works and some travel guides as well. S ign up for my newsletter , to find out when they’re published.

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What’s your favorite National Park property? Do you plan to visit a park on one of the free days?

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It did not take us long to realize that it was a great idea to get a National Park Pass. But the variety in pricing and what they covered was always complicated. So great to write a post to help people. And even better when they can plan to visit on a free day! A good reminder to hang your tag – a mistake that caused us some grief on one visit.

I just learned about the hang tags this year. I’m glad they’re offering them now.

This post inspired a trip to Organ Pipe Pipe Cactus National Monument this MLK Day! Thank you for this information!

You’re quite welcome! Enjoy your trip.

I don’t get to National Parks often but I still purchased my lifetime senior pass. It doesn’t take long for it to pay for itself.

So true! We were fortunate enough to get one before the price went up a few years ago, but even at $80 it’s well worth it if you go to the parks at all.

This is great info! I’m a huge National Park nerd and I love the fact that there are free days so everyone can visit, no matter their income level. I visit so many parks and federal lands that I pay for the annual America the Beautiful pass every year. I love it!

Thanks, Katy! I truly hope lots of people take advantage of the NPS free days. They are amazing and life-changing places.

We always get the Annual Pass as long as we think we’ll go to at least 2 parks in the year. If we don’t, donations for the parks, it’s well worth it!

How interesting to read that your national parks have 5 free days. Perfect for families and to make it more accessible to everyone. Your guide is a helpful one, as it seems there are varying costs for your national parks would could be confusing for travellers.

Hi Renee, I think the parks have different rates based on the size of the park and the amenities involved. Also, the number of visitors dictates the staffing and maintenance needs, so the more popular parks charge more. The annual passes are great for those who plan to visit a few parks in one year.

Thank you very much for this article, which is suitable for budget travel.

My pleasure. I think it’s important that everyone visits the National Parks.

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