America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass

by Amazon

Product Features

• Access more than 2,000 federal recreation areas throughout the united states
• Provides entrance or access to pass holder and accompanying passengers
• Valid for one full year from month of purchase
• Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen

Product Description

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The Annual Pass provides visitors a convenient and affordable way to access more than 2,000 Federal recreation areas throughout the nation. The Pass covers Entrance Fees or Standard Amenity Fees at sites managed by the National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation. Examples of recreation areas where the Pass will provide free access include: Grand Canyon National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, New Melones Lake, Red Rock National Conservation Area, and Arapahoe National Forest.

National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass Details:

• Valid for one full year from month of purchase.
• Provides entrance or access to pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Federally operated recreation sites across the country.
• Covers the pass holder and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee for children 15 and under.
• Photo identification may be required to verify ownership.
• Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
• Fees vary widely across the thousands of Federal Recreation sites. Please contact specific sites directly for information on what is or is not covered.

Note: The Annual Pass offered on this website is just one of several Pass options available. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident age 62 or older, or receive disability benefits, you may be eligible for the Senior or Access Pass. If you have questions, contact your local Federal recreation site, or visit your local Federal recreation site’s web page for more information. To order 11 or more passes, please send an email to [e-mail].

Amazon.com is an authorized reseller of the America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The U.S. government does not endorse other products or services sold by Amazon, nor imply that Amazon.com's work or products are superior to any other retailer.

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Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002A2Y214
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful and easy way to enjoy our national parks!, July 22, 2009

By 

George T11l "Yet another Über Geek" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass (Sports)

I've been buying this card for years - since back when it was just called National Parks Pass. Back then it was a $50 pass. But you had to pay extra for a sticker that would additionally let you into other Federal locations like Conservation Areas, National Forests, etc. Now it's one convenient, multi-agency card with no additional stickers to buy.

OK, so your idea of the Federal parks is the Grand Canyon and nothing else? This card might be overkill as entry to Grand Canyon is $20 per car. But, if you want to pay extra to avoid long lines you may still want to buy the pass. Passholders enter via their own lane which is very fast since there's no counting money, making change, printing receipts, etc. And remember, that the normal entry fee is just for the day. Multiple days => multiple fees => multiple times in long lines. Last time I went to the Grand Canyon I would venture to say I saved up to an hour by speeding past the money lanes.

Buying this card is also very good for the parks. They are constantly underfunded and have been for the last several years since their budgets have been slashed. The funds paid for this card go directly to the Park Service, Forest Service, etc. And that money is very important as it helps pay for park facilities, maintenance, trails, visitors centers, clean bathrooms, ranger tours, etc.

Oh, and at $80 for your entire family for a year, this is a steal compared to theme parks. And you get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and learn about nature and geology.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Significant discount available for some people, August 1, 2009

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AverageGuyShopper - See all my reviews

This review is from: America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass (Sports)

If you plan on visiting some of the parks on the list, esp. multiple times, then this pass could be a great deal for you and your family. We are fortunate in many ways in the USA, not the least of which, our country offers a true abundance of different types of parks and wildly different landscapes to enjoy without having to to get our passports stamped, board a sketchy airline, or wade through a civil war!

Here is the link to the .gov site that provides the details:

http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

Variations:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 = $10 for LIFETIME pass (must go in person to get this)
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities = free for LIFETIME pass
NPS Volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis = free

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please don't punch that hole in the card!, September 12, 2009

By 

Larry Sakanashi "plain and simple" (Santa Clara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass (Sports)

The National Parks Pass is a great way to see some of this country's most beautiful land and seascapes. However, if I had known that the card would be punched before I had a chance to use it, I would have delayed my purchase (since I had several months still left on my old card). Next time I'll wait until my card expires.

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