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Make Visiting A National Park Your New Year's Resolution

Your family will love visiting the national parks.

How about make it part of your New Year's resolution to visit the National Parks?

Some parks are free all year long. The dates are out for the Fee Free National Parks Days, for parks that normally charge admission.

  • January 14-16        
    Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
  • April 21-29            
    National Park Week
  • June 9                    
    Get Outdoors Day
  • September 29        
    National Public Lands Day
  • November 10-12    
    Veterans Day weekend

For more information about the free park days, visit the National Park Service Fee Free Parks website.

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To learn more exciting and fun things about the National Parks, including the Junior Ranger Progam, visit my article .

Keep an eye out for more articles in this series about National Parks, where my brother and I share our experiences visiting the National Parks.

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You are sure to have a great time while visiting and learning about the National Parks.

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