Senior Special Section:
As of January 1, 2007, the National Park Service has changed its fee structure and discount programs. This week we review those changes so you know how they may affect you.

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National Parks

There have been some recent changes to the discounts available at national parks, monuments and historic sites. Many of you may have been familiar with the former national park discount programs. While not too much has changed, we thought it would be a good idea to review it once again, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation without spending lots of money.

Let's begin with what used to be available:

The Golden Age Passport was for those 62 and older while the Golden Access Passport was for the blind or permanently disabled. Both were lifetime entrance passes to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. These passes also provided a 50% discount for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, and tours. The Golden Age Passport required a one-time $10 processing fee, while the Golden Access Passport was free with proof of disability.

Here is what is available now:

The Golden Age Passport has been replaced by the "America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass- Senior Pass" and the Golden Access Passport has been replaced by the "America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass- Access Pass."

The senior pass is still a lifetime pass for US citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over and the cost remains at $10. The Access pass is for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The pass is free with documentation of the disability.

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Both passes provide access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an entrance fee. The passes admit the pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and will admit the pass holder and 3 adults at per person fee areas. These passes can only be obtained in person at parks that charge a fee. These passes also provide a 50% discount on some services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized services. In some cases where these fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

The biggest change:

The National Parks Pass, which was an annual pass available for those of us not yet 62 years of age, is now the "America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Annual Pass." This pass has increased in cost from $50 to $80 and can still be obtained at park entrances, by phone or online.

This pass also admits the pass holder and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and will admit the pass holder and three adults at per person fee areas. It does not provide the same discounts on other services as the other passes.

All previous National Parks Passes, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

This information and more is available at the National Parks web site located at: http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm.

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