America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful: Free Lifetime Pass for Veterans, Free Annual for Active Duty
The America the Beautiful, Military Lifetime Pass is FREE for all veterans and Gold Star families (one-time, never expires).
Details
The America the Beautiful, Military Lifetime Pass is FREE for all veterans and Gold Star families (one-time, never expires). Active-duty military get a free Annual Pass (normally $80, renewed each year). Covers 2,000+ federal recreation sites, every National Park, National Monument, National Wildlife Refuge, and most National Forests.
Restrictions
Veteran lifetime pass: pick up in person at any park entrance (free) with VHIC, Veteran ID card, DD-214, or state ID with "veteran" designation, or order online via USGS store (~$10 processing fee if mailed). Active-duty annual pass: show current DD ID at entrance. Each pass covers all occupants in a passenger vehicle (or passholder + 3 adults at walk-in sites, kids under 16 always free). Strong a
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