BamaRider now qualifies for National Park Senior Pass

BamaRider · Jan 13, 2017

I turned 62 in August

and had forgotten I was now eligible for National Park Senior Pass. Ten dollars buys ya a lifetime pass. Also gets you in other federal lands and parks managed by agencies outside the park service.

Does the pass get in ya historical places like Little Big Horn, Gettysburg, etc? The park service manages those so I'm gonna say yes? The website listed the places but I can't remember all. Do a google on national park senior pass and you'll find the info and a way to secure it online.

I just thought I'd pass it on, might be another out there like I was-forgetful.

Dave.David · Jan 14, 2017

BamaRider said:
I turned 62 in August and had forgotten I was now eligible for National Park Senior Pass. Ten dollars buys ya a lifetime pass. Also gets you in other federal lands and parks managed by agencies outside the park service.

Does the pass get in ya historical places like Little Big Horn, Gettysburg, etc? The park service manages those so I'm gonna say yes? The website listed the places but I can't remember all. Do a google on national park senior pass and you'll find the info and a way to secure it online.

I just thought I'd pass it on, might be another out there like I was-forgetful.

Disabled and handicapped qualify also. And for the lawyers here, no, they are not always the same.

SupraSabre · Jan 14, 2017

Dave and I picked ours up during our Southwest Tour with my three boys back in 2014. And used them during our WeSTOC ride last August/September. We went through the Little Big Horn and yes, the passes worked!

I was disappointed when we went through Devil's Tower and on the same day, Mount Rushmore. It was free pass day for everybody, so we couldn't use our passes there! :rofl1:

Ron · Jan 15, 2017

Guy-good to see you posting. You've always been "frugal", now you have an excuse.

Uncle Phil · Jan 15, 2017

BamaRider said:
I turned 62 in August and had forgotten

I just thought I'd pass it on, might be another out there like I was-forgetful.

Yeah, and you wake up every day with all new friends ... ;-) Now you're one foot on a banana peel and the other in the grave already ...

jonz · Jan 15, 2017

Don't procrastinate. The rate is going up "soon."

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2016/12/updated-price-senior-pass-going-80-buy-it-now-10

The rate is going up to $80 at some unspecified date in the near future.

SupraSabre · Jan 16, 2017

jonz said:
Don't procrastinate. The rate is going up "soon."

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2016/12/updated-price-senior-pass-going-80-buy-it-now-10

The rate is going up to $80 at some unspecified date in the near future.

What a rip-off that will be!

Glad I have mine, just don't lose it!

rjs987 · Jan 19, 2017

Hope the increase holds off for at least another 5 months so I can get one at the lower price.

finleysw · Jan 19, 2017

To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday admittance to National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and National Historic Sites across Canada! are free in 2017 (Free 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass) ( Doesn't include camping permits or tour fees)
http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=22953&urlLangId=-1&productId=524527&urlRequestType=Base&langId=-1&catalogId=53407
Stuart

amorley · Jan 19, 2017

Already bought my Annual Pass for this year at full price as I'll be in Big Bend twice before turning 62 at the end of March. I'll then pay another $10.00 for the Senior Pass. Already ordered my free Canada Parks Pass for my trip to Alaska this summer.

ST Gui · Jan 20, 2017

Ordered my pass yesterday. Their site said it will be a few months yet before the price hike but I tend to be a day late and dollar short so I went ahead and ordered.

ST Gui · Jan 28, 2017

I got an email yesterday that said my Parks Pass kit is on it's way. Yay!

Uncle Phil · Jan 28, 2017

Well, I reckon we ought to get some advantage for having lived this long...

amorley · Jan 28, 2017

Uncle Phil said:
Well, I reckon we ought to get some advantage for having lived this long...

+1 Uncle Phil!

Uncle Phil · Jan 29, 2017

amorley said:
+1 Uncle Phil!

I mean after all we grew up without bicycle helmets, ran with scissors, had corn cob and dirt clod battles, drank out of hose pipes, climbed trees without safety harnesses...

ST13Fred · Jan 29, 2017

Thanks for the heads up Guy.
Marsha at the Marietta (OH) Wayne NF office had my friend and I signed up/cards issued in a matter of minutes.
My K12 cousin turns 62 this year so perfect timing for him also. Blue Sky Green Lights.

ST13Fred · Feb 4, 2017

As a side note I believe I read on the NF website don't lose your card after the price hike 'cause you'll be paying the new price for a replacement.

ST Gui · Feb 5, 2017

ST13Fred said:
As a side note I believe I read on the NF website don't lose your
card after the price hike 'cause you'll be paying the new price for a replacement.

Correct. Item 6 here.

SupraSabre · Feb 6, 2017

well, I hope they wait until June to bump the price, my wife turns 62 in May, I'm sure she would like to get in, in the $10 cost of the pass instead of having to pay the $80!

st1100y2k · Feb 6, 2017

If you lose it...go back to the site you first bought it. They can issue you a new one at the original price.

BamaRider now qualifies for National Park Senior Pass

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