The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all of its sites in celebration of the third anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
In a news release, the park service said the act is making a big difference in the protection and enjoyment of national parks and other public lands.Visitors who plan to be in the park after Friday must pay the regular entrance fee for the remainder of their stay.
The park service is also offering fee-free days this year on Sept. 23 for National Public Lands Day and Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
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