The President has asked the National Park Service and other federal agencies, starting September of 2015, to give all fourth graders, along with all of their family members, free admission to national park units and other federal lands for September 2015 through August 2016. The “Every Kid in a Park” initiative is intended to encourage children to get outdoors and become more active. The free park pass will provide free access to all national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other federal public lands.
Temporary Reprieve From Wildfire Insurance Coverage For Forest Service Campground and Day Use Permits
The US Forest Service recently issued a letter asking Regional Foresters to consider requests from holders of campground and day use permits for a one