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A visit to National Parks and Museums can be a great day out for the whole family. However, with many parks charging entry fees, it can be somewhat expensive. Well, there are some ways to get into National Parks and Museums for a reduced rate or even for free. We recently reported that Seniors could get a lifetime pass to visit US National Parks, and even though the cost was increasing it would still prove very economical compared to one off entry fees. Also, Bank of America cardholders can also use their cards to gain free entry at participating museums across the nation. But apparently, visiting National Parks in 2017 just got easier since the National Parks Service have announced that they will be waiving entry fees on some dates in 2017.
Free Dates in 2017
During 2017, there are several days where entry fees will be waived at all US National Parks. The dates are as follows:
- January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 20: Presidents’ Day
- April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Bear in mind that even though the above applies to all parks the US, many of the parks have their own special free entry days. The easiest way to find these free days is to visit the National Parks Website.
2017 Free Entry in Canada
If you want to visit one of the Canadian National Parks, then 2017 is the year to do it. Since Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017, all entry fees are being waived across the whole country for the entire year. To benefit from this offer you need to sign up for the Discovery Pass on the parks’ website.
The Discovery Pass is completely free for the year. To make things even easier for prospective visitors, the parks authority will ship the pass to you anywhere in the world. To find out where you can use your pass, just head over to the parks’ website.
The Canadian Parks Authority have further confirmed that even if you don’t have a pass, they will still waive entry fees on site, and just issue you a pass on the day you visit.
Summary
2017 seems to be the year to get out and experience some of the natural wonders to be found in the National Parks in the US and Canada, so why not grab your hiking gear and get out there?
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I will be in Canada next summer. Great news. Thank You
I highly recommend visiting Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, one of the most spectacular places I’ve ever been!
Who doesn’t love our national parks? Not to mention how we’d be all the poorer as a nation if we didn’t have them. My husband just retired and we are planning trips now to as many as we can see in our lifetime. Can’t wait to get started!
Now I know when’s a great time to visit these parks.
Don’t you all agree National Parks are underfunded and need every Dollar they can get?
This is awesome! But if you visit national parks, preserves, forests, and other similar areas often, getting an annual pass is only $80 and lasts for 365 days. Definitely not a bad deal!
Plan for channel island!
Wonderful to know. Passing this on. Thanks!
Good to know these dates.
National Parks for free! Might as well enjoy them now while they’re still around!
Wow, Canada does it right – the entire year for free.
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We’re looking to add that!
Already have my trips planned for these weekends… Death Valley here I come!!
National parks are awesome. I really appreciate when they encourage folks to come by removing fees. It really promotes access to people who might not ordinarily go (for financial reasons). Plus, they are so beautiful and diverse!
Great article, free entry to the park is what we want.
Interesting to have such an offer.
I think Utah would be a good choice for free parks, they have 5 National Parks all in one place and most are close to Yellowstone as well. Time to plan a trip!
Wow. Free entry into Canada parks all year. Banff, Lake Louise here I come. Get ready for adventure.
Last year they had a lot of free park passes through the summer.
Great way to spend a day off school! I’ll definitely be taking advantage of this!!
Nice, this is a great time to visit our beloved parks!
These days are sure to be a zoo.
Great opportunity!
Great news! Thanks for the heads up!
It’s pretty sweet of the national parks to do this. It gives the people chance to check out the park for free, and if they like it, then they can an annual pass, if they don’t like it, it was worth the visit.
Nice to hear about the free pass. Be warned, however, that it can get very crowded at some parks, and free entry will only make it worse, so plan ahead (get there early, stay late, etc…)
I am looking forward to visiting Banff National Park in Alberta Canada this summer for free.
Some great locations! Awesome.
I have ordered and received the free Canadian National Parks pass. This along with the Vancouver hotels deal makes this a year for Canada.
Can’t say enough about the importance of our parks, so good to have the opportunity to visit some for free!
A good opportunity to visit our national parks.
I really wish BoA had more museums in my area (DFW) the only one nearby is over an hour away but its a great program imo
Love when they do this. Wish more kids (and adults) were able to get out and explore some of the natural, historical, and cultural beauties of this country and world.
Oh this sounds like fun! My brother is always visiting the parks. I have friends who have the Bank of America card and get into museums, etc. Are there certain hours, too?
no limitations on hours for access 🙂
I already got the yearly pass to all National Parks so no go for me.