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Nov 10, 2022 5:57 PM

Lifetime Military Pass thru America the Beautiful National Parks/Federal Lands

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National Park Service (NPS.gov) is offering their Lifetime Military Pass through America the Beautiful National Parks/Federal Recreational Lands for Free valid for all Gold Star Families and US Military Veterans when you download/present your signed Gold Star Family Voucher for redemption.

Thanks to community member pikappaphiEE252 for finding this deal

Note, current members of the US Armed Forces and their dependents are eligible or a veteran identified as an individual who has served in the US Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.

The free Military Pass waives entrance fees and does not cover expanded amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits, reservation fees or special tours.

Here is a full list of federal locations that the issue passes

Additionally, a free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents

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  • Offer valid for all Gold Star Families and US Military Veterans
  • The Gold Star Family Voucher will gain you access/entrance for the National Park Service, US. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Forest Services sites and fees will be waived
  • Veterans and Gold Star Families will receive free lifetime access
  • Holder of voucher must present a valid photo ID/other verification upon request
  • Offer/voucher valid through November 30, 2023 or while offer last
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  • For additional info/FAQ, please visit this link
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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National Park Service (NPS.gov) is offering their Lifetime Military Pass through America the Beautiful National Parks/Federal Recreational Lands for Free valid for all Gold Star Families and US Military Veterans when you download/present your signed Gold Star Family Voucher for redemption.

Thanks to community member pikappaphiEE252 for finding this deal

Note, current members of the US Armed Forces and their dependents are eligible or a veteran identified as an individual who has served in the US Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.

The free Military Pass waives entrance fees and does not cover expanded amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits, reservation fees or special tours.

Here is a full list of federal locations that the issue passes

Additionally, a free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents

Editor's Notes

  • Offer valid for all Gold Star Families and US Military Veterans
  • The Gold Star Family Voucher will gain you access/entrance for the National Park Service, US. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Forest Services sites and fees will be waived
  • Veterans and Gold Star Families will receive free lifetime access
  • Holder of voucher must present a valid photo ID/other verification upon request
  • Offer/voucher valid through November 30, 2023 or while offer last
Additional Notes
  • For additional info/FAQ, please visit this link
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Nov 11, 2022 10:23 AM
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AdamC6239Nov 11, 2022 10:23 AM
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Thanks just picked lifetime pass up!
Nov 11, 2022 10:32 AM
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Nov 11, 2022 10:39 AM
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Nov 11, 2022 11:17 AM
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Hawk2007Nov 11, 2022 11:17 AM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers View quoted comment :
The better question is why national parks are not free for all if it's public land and "owned collectively by U.S. citizens."

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There are many parts of the government that are owned by all and you are not allowed to enter.

The White House is the Peoples House, and you cannot visit most of that building.
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Nov 11, 2022 11:24 AM
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Nov 11, 2022 11:33 AM
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NysomNov 11, 2022 11:33 AM
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Quote from social_gamer View quoted comment :
Shame they don't have these for State parks
A few states accept them for all their parks inquire with the park ranger and sometimes their website

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Nov 11, 2022 11:40 AM
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2hatsNov 11, 2022 11:40 AM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers View quoted comment :
So you can go to the city park without a fee because it's public land and paid for with taxes. But a national park is public land, paid for with taxes, but has a financial barrier to entry? Huh. Weird!
You've already been given the answer to your question. National Parks have to be maintained and that maintenance comes at a $$$ cost. So either you (i) collect money from Congress (which comes from our taxes), or (ii) you collect fees from users, or (iii) a combination of both. And the chosen solution is ... drum roll ... option (iii) plus, not surprisingly, private donations.

And the simple answer to your question of why they need to charge entrance fees, camping fees, event fees, etc is because if they didn't, the combined budget wouldn't be sufficient to maintain the parks and provide the service. But then you ask why not just raise taxes. And the simple answer to that is they think they have a good balance between having all taxpayers pay for the parks (including those that don't use them) and having those that actually use them pay a little extra.

Hope that clears it up for you Wink.
Last edited by 2hats November 11, 2022 at 03:43 AM.
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Nov 11, 2022 11:49 AM
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snorlaxpaulNov 11, 2022 11:49 AM
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Looks like you just present your ID. Not sure why the processing fee comes in mentioned by some.
Nov 11, 2022 11:58 AM
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dud386Nov 11, 2022 11:58 AM
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I traded in my annual pass yesterday at a local NPS museum. Note that if you are doing it in person, I was told by the volunteer that a Ranger has to issue it. I love this pass.
Nov 11, 2022 12:17 PM
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DaveDrayNov 11, 2022 12:17 PM
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Thanks for serving to all you Veterans!
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Nov 11, 2022 12:42 PM
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AmusedCatfish1265Nov 11, 2022 12:42 PM
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Quote from snorlaxpaul View quoted comment :
Looks like you just present your ID. Not sure why the processing fee comes in mentioned by some.
For all orders a $5.00 USD handling charge is applied. For Senior Passes, Military Passes, and Access Pass an additional $5.00 processing fee is applied.
Nov 11, 2022 12:51 PM
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wem003Nov 11, 2022 12:51 PM
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This is great if you order - your name is printed on the card, and mirror hanger for the card comes too - so if you go to a park without a ranger check in station, you can leave your pass hanging from the mirror. I had last years annual pass and did this at a few parks.

Excited the lifetime pass is available.
Nov 11, 2022 12:53 PM
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wem003Nov 11, 2022 12:53 PM
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Quote from RedElmo View quoted comment :
No. Of course not. It's for veterans. Not even for active military.
The annual pass is free for active military.

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Nov 11, 2022 1:02 PM
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flynmooseNov 11, 2022 1:02 PM
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Thanks OP for raising awareness. Heard about this in an RV forum but your post reminded me to get it ordered. As a retired vet, it asked for some basic info and I had to upload a pic of my retiree card. Surprised they didn't just use ID.ME which is already tied into DOD records. $5 fee for verification and $5 fee for shipping. Worth it to me because closest facility was 1+ hour drive.
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