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American National Parks

BajaBlanca - 4-20-2018 at 04:42 PM

I know this is not Baja but there are so many either in the States or perhaps headed there -written by a friend:

You can get into all U.S. national parks, including the most popular ones, for free on Saturday, April 21, as the National Park Service (NPS) marks the beginning of National Park Week. The NPS has special events planned through Sunday, April 29, including celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. But free admission is offered only on the first day at the 118 national parks that charge an entry fee.

TMW - 4-20-2018 at 09:00 PM

If you are a senior citizen you can buy a lifetime pass to all U.S. National Parks. I think I paid $10 for it when I was 65.

tobias - 4-21-2018 at 07:04 AM

You can also get a yearly park pass for 80 dollars.
Hit Carlsbad caverns on the way back from Baja this year. Nothing can prepare you for the scale. Really impressive.

wilderone - 4-21-2018 at 08:50 AM

"I think I paid $10 for it when I was 65."
It's $80 now.

BajaBlanca - 4-21-2018 at 10:55 AM

Carlsbad Caverns? Post some pics please!

Too bad it ain't still $10! Even at $80, this is a great deal.

weebray - 4-21-2018 at 12:26 PM

Better go see it soon. Turdump is selling it off fast.

TMW - 4-21-2018 at 01:09 PM

I spend a lot time in Death Valley and surrounding area, except in the summer.

John Harper - 4-21-2018 at 04:37 PM

You can get the pass at age 62!!!! It was $10 lifetime until last year, then in August it went to $80 lifetime.

You get free entrance to National Parks, and 1/2 off fees at National Forest Campgrounds. We saved $11 the first night my buddy got his $10 pass!!!! Can't beat it.

John

[Edited on 4-21-2018 by John Harper]

wilderone - 4-21-2018 at 07:28 PM

And free entrance at national monuments. Half price campgrounds at BLM too - any federal land, unless otherwise posted. Went to a National Forest cave tour - half price. I've saved hundreds of dollars in the past few years.

grizzlyfsh95 - 4-23-2018 at 10:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Better go see it soon. Turdump is selling it off fast.


Source?

JZ - 4-23-2018 at 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
I spend a lot time in Death Valley and surrounding area, except in the summer.


Did a weekend trip with my dog there not too long ago.




[Edited on 4-23-2018 by JZ]

TMW - 4-23-2018 at 12:58 PM

Nice, thanks.

Bubba - 4-23-2018 at 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by grizzlyfsh95  
Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Better go see it soon. Turdump is selling it off fast.


Source?


Doesn't have one...

BajaBlanca - 4-23-2018 at 05:55 PM

Nice video...the hottest place on Earth I heard today on a national geographic program.

Please, no politics!

This is a beautiful thread about our beautiful parks.

advrider - 4-23-2018 at 08:09 PM

JZ, awesome video as always... Love, love ,love death valley. What an amazing place, I've been there for several super blooms...

JZ - 4-23-2018 at 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally posted by advrider  
JZ, awesome video as always... Love, love ,love death valley. What an amazing place, I've been there for several super blooms...


Where do you live my friend?


[Edited on 4-24-2018 by JZ]

weebray - 4-24-2018 at 07:51 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bubba  
Quote: Originally posted by grizzlyfsh95  
Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Better go see it soon. Turdump is selling it off fast.


Source?


Doesn't have one...


FYI, my mute stance does not obviate the fact that the rejoinder is obvious to anyone that can read. It's simply that I have given up (sigh) trying to communicate with anyone that supports Trumps bigotry and misogynistic stance. But most of all I reject anyone that supports a person that continually degrades and vilifies Mexico and it's people. I have found most of these people hypocritically living here because they have lamely provided for their retirement and are only here to take advantage of, not enjoy or immerse themselves in Mexico. There are large numbers of them here in La Paz sitting around in their jock straps waiting around for their next welfare (ss) check complaining about the hike in the price of beer. Out!

advrider - 4-24-2018 at 06:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Quote: Originally posted by advrider  
JZ, awesome video as always... Love, love ,love death valley. What an amazing place, I've been there for several super blooms...


Where do you live my friend?


[Edited on 4-24-2018 by JZ]



Nor Cal, little town called Sutter Creek,middle of the gold country.. To far from Baja for my liking..

AKgringo - 4-24-2018 at 07:18 PM

Quote: Originally posted by advrider  


Where do you live my friend?


[Edited on 4-24-2018 by JZ][/rquote]


Nor Cal, little town called Sutter Creek,middle of the gold country.. To far from Baja for my liking..


I grew up a few miles north of you on hwy 49, in Grass Valley, the heart of the Mother Lode!

It is green and beautiful here right now, and an excellent time to tour the Empire Mine. It is a state park, and well worth taking the tour to get a glimpse of California history.

grizzlyfsh95 - 4-25-2018 at 07:38 AM

Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Quote: Originally posted by Bubba  
Quote: Originally posted by grizzlyfsh95  
Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Better go see it soon. Turdump is selling it off fast.


Source?


Doesn't have one...


FYI, my mute stance does not obviate the fact that the rejoinder is obvious to anyone that can read. It's simply that I have given up (sigh) trying to communicate with anyone that supports Trumps bigotry and misogynistic stance. But most of all I reject anyone that supports a person that continually degrades and vilifies Mexico and it's people. I have found most of these people hypocritically living here because they have lamely provided for their retirement and are only here to take advantage of, not enjoy or immerse themselves in Mexico. There are large numbers of them here in La Paz sitting around in their jock straps waiting around for their next welfare (ss) check complaining about the hike in the price of beer. Out!


Angry much? You sound like a Richard.

BajaBlanca - 4-25-2018 at 08:15 AM

NO POLITICS.

this is a thread about beautiful nature NOB!

weebray - 4-26-2018 at 08:15 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  
NO POLITICS.

this is a thread about beautiful nature NOB!


Sorry Blanca, "Momma said there'd be days like this" I had just witnessed a beautiful Mexican woman go off on a Trump supporter and it colored my day. I'll crawl back under my rock.

joerover - 4-26-2018 at 12:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  
NO POLITICS.

this is a thread about beautiful nature NOB!


like this?

ONP

not that bad for hand held?

ONP

Only the fed has their star gazing party on a full moon


Lassen NP

National Forests are also nice, and have far less regulations.

[Edited on 4-26-2018 by joerover]

StuckSucks - 6-15-2018 at 05:07 PM

The Optimal U.S. National Parks Centennial Road Trip

12 of the national parks are in Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. territories, which can make them difficult to drive to unless you have a flying car. Thus for road trip, we’re going to focus on the national parks that span the 48 contiguous states in the mainland United States. Don’t worry: that limitation still leaves us 47 national parks, which should be plenty for one road trip.



Google Map of the National Park route.

Here’s the full list of national parks in order:

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
Everglades National Park, Florida
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
Biscayne National Park, Florida
Congaree National Park, South Carolina
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Acadia National Park, Maine
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Arches National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Zion National Park, Utah
Great Basin National Park, Nevada
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Glacier National Park, Montana
North Cascades National Park, Washington
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park, Washington
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Redwood National and State Parks, California
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
Yosemite National Park, California
Kings Canyon National Park, California
Sequoia National Park, California
Pinnacles National Park, California
Channel Islands National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Death Valley National Park, California

David K - 6-15-2018 at 05:12 PM

That is fantastic Jim! Elizabeth and I would love to be able to do something like that! We have been to a few (Ca/ Arizona/ New Mexico).

OCEANUS - 6-15-2018 at 06:35 PM

Not all deals are directed towards seniors. We will be backpacking with our kids in Yosemite and Sequoia next week. We found that our fourth grader qualifies our entire family to receive free entry into all parks all the way through August...an unexpected and appreciated savings.

So for those Nomads with a younger brood, get them out there early and often....for free!

watizname - 6-16-2018 at 07:24 AM

The Senior pass for the National Parks is The Best Deal ever. about 4 years ago we took our trailer to Yellowstone and stayed in an RV park about a half hour away for a week. Each day we would drive into the park to see another section. Others were paying 25 bucks to get in and we just showed them the card and went in for free. Saved a ton. Again, best deal ever. Get one. :coolup:

TMW - 6-16-2018 at 11:50 AM

Ditto on the senior pass.

Great thread, not so accurate on the map side

thebajarunner - 6-16-2018 at 05:36 PM

Starting in FLA you find the Dry Tortugas, spotted on the map in Key West.
Been there, one of the really rare and exotic national parks,
And Key West is where you get on the float plane for the one hour flight out to the Civil War prison on the rock.
Where Dr. Samuel Mudd was incarcerated after the Lincoln assassination.