U.S. National Parks
The national park service had its 100 year anniversary in 2016. Chances are that there is one near you.
A visit to a national park is great for just about everyone from families to newlyweds. Get an America the Beautiful annual park pass - FREE for military personnel, 4th grade students, and people with permanent disabilities. Seniors even qualify for a lifetime pass after the age of 62. Also check when there are fee-free days in the parks at the following website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm. Most single day passes are under $50 per day.
Check out our blog on details on how a family of 4th graders can get a free pass:
https://www.abcfamilytravel.com/BlogPosts/view/14821
We recommend (if you have the time), the following itineraries which combines more than one park:
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton
- Arches and Canyonlands
- Grand Canyon and Bryce/Zion
- Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens (technically part of the USGS forest service)
- Badlands and Mount Rushmore
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon (can be combined with Yosemite)
- Joshua Tree and Death Valley
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
We use the best operators in the business that fit any budget and timeframe: Cosmos, Trafalgar, Tauck, Amtrak, Off the Beaten Path, Yankee Holidays, and Experience Park Tours. Call us for a quote today!
Before travelling, don't forget to download the free brand new National Park app. It is a much more unified app instead of having one per park. Available on both Android and iPhone.
