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You can visit more than 120 national parks across 35 US states for free this weekend – full list of which ones qualify
By Nancy Jiang,
2 days ago
THE best things in life are free, including access to over 120 national parks across the country this weekend.
National Park Service is offering free admission to parks that normally charge an entry fee across 35 US states and several territories.
The National Park Service is offering free admission to over 120 national parks across 35 states this weekend NPS Photo
The organization is waiving admission fees for six days in 2024.
One is August 4 to honor the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
GAOA, which was passed in 2020, cemented the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund and expanded opportunities in national parks and public lands.
Arizona has the widest selection of parks, with 14, including standouts like Grand Canyon National Park and Saguaro National Park.
Admission to the Grand Canyon normally costs $20 per person, while tickets to Saguaro can cost upwards of $15 per person.
Californians will have free access to destinations like Joshua Tree National Park, Muir Woods National Monument, and Yosemite National Park.
Joshua Tree, which attracts over three million visitors annually and grosses over 790,000 acres, offers visitors unparalleled views of Earth’s faults.
Geologist fans can observe raw rocks and the impact of earthquakes up close and personal.
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, which normally costs upwards of $15 per person, will also be open to the public.
One of the highest national parks in the country, visitors can stand at elevations from 7,800 feet to 14,000 feet high.
Over sixty mountain peaks also offer scenic views and hospitable homes to a diverse selection of wildlife, including moose, mountain goats, wolves, and black bears.
The fun isn’t limited to the West Coast — you can also visit Florida’s Everglades National Park for free.
The largest subtropical wilderness in the country, the park is home to numerous endangered and rare species, such as the manatee, American crocodile, and Florida panther.
Admission to the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona normally costs upwards of $20 per person Getty
Guests also have the opportunity to go glamping in style, with luxury beds, power, and views of the Florida Bay, even in the winter.
Over a million visitors drop by the park every year, which charges upwards of $20 for entry.
Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, which sits on top of a dormant volcano, is home to over 10,000 thermal features, including the world’s largest collection of geysers and hot springs.
It’s also the first national park in the nation, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872.
Yellowstone, the first national park established in the nation, is home to the country’s largest collection of geysers and hot springs Getty
With over 4.5 million annual visitors, the park normally charges upwards of $20 per person.
Utah will offer comped admission to 11 parks, including Zion, which grants viewers expansive canyon views that average 2,000 feet deep.
Hikers can also trek along the park’s open floor or swim in permitted areas of the Virgin River.
With over four million visitors a year, the park normally charges upwards of $20 for entry.
See the full list of participating states and parks below.
Full list of participating National Parks
The following parks will offer free admission on August 5 in honor of the anniversay of the Great American Outdoors Act.
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