Free admission to national park set

WASHINGTON, D.C.
July 28, 2010 9:13pm

The National Park Service will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 to all national parks, including those bordering the Central Valley – Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Lassen Volcanic national parks.

“This fee-free weekend provides an opportunity for individuals and families alike to take an affordable vacation or to explore a nearby park they have never visited before,” says Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

There are 391 national parks located across the country in 49 states, many of which will hold free events on August 14 and 15.

The entrance fees being waived at the 146 sites that usually charge for admission range from $3 to $25. There are 246 other parks that do not have entrance fees so you can plan a free visit year-round. The fee free waiver does not include other fees collected in advance or by contractors — such as fees charged for camping, reservations, tours and use of concessions.