National Parks in Connecticut: Explore the 2 Connecticut National Parks (2022 Update)
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A breakdown of U.S. National Park Fees
Surprisingly the majority of United States National Park units are free to enter all year long. Only 116 of the 419 National Park Service units charge any sort of entrance fee. Admission to these parks can range from $5 per person to $35 per vehicle. The national park entrance fees are used to help offset the costs to run that park. Typically 80% of each national park fee is used in the park it is paid. On average National Park admission is $30 per vehicle On average National Monument is $10 per person or $20 per vehicle. On average other sites cost $10 per person. I know the National Park…
2020’s Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Our national park system has 419 amazing national parks and other units. Thankfully only about a quarter of those parks require an entrance fee**. National Park entrance fees range widely from $5 per person to $35 for a car full of people. Each year, National Park Service does a five National Parks fee-free days. On these days, NPS offers free entrance to national parks to everyone who shows up. There at National Parks in all 50 states and many of the territories. These parks can range from small historical sites to the massive national parks. It doesn’t matter where in the United States you live, you are within a couple…
10 Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks
Labor Day in the southeast is a great time of the year. Summer is still in season and the weather is perfect for being outdoors. There is plenty of outdoor adventure to be had in the south. From relaxing by a river to canoeing in a swamp to climbing a mountain, the southeast has a range of weekend offerings. Here are 10 excellent southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks. Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways Cape Hatteras National Seashore Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located on the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Their 70 miles of shoreline that stretches from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. Cape Hatteras offers miles of…
An half-day visit to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in Saint Augustine. Florida
In one of North America’s oldest cities (that was founded by Europeans), a historic fort has stood the test of time. The Castillo de San Marcos has had a colored history from the time it was built. Ownership has changed from Spanish to English to Spanish to American. The name of the fort has changed with its owners. The fort has stood the test of time and while not used to defect the city of St. Augustine, it is one of the most popular and important sites in the city. A visit to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is necessary to understand the history of the city and the…