Starting May 19th, active military members and their dependents will be able to get an Annual Pass to National Parks for FREE (an $80 value). Military personnel can get the passes at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee by showing their military ID. The Annual Pass will allow the owner of the vehicle & the passengers in a vehicle to access the site for FREE. If there is a location where entrance fees are charged per person, then the pass covers the pass owner & 3 adults aged 16 & older. This is also available to the National Guard members & reservists. {It is not available for military retirees or veterans.}

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Vacations for Veterans gives away FREE vacations (lodging only) to Purple Heart Medal recipients from the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaigns. Click here for more informatin and to apply to be added to the 2012 Waiting List.