National Parks Passes for Fourth Graders next year!
We LOVE the National Parks. We love them so much, it seems that all of our vacations revolve around being able to get to National Parks.
Our boys really enjoy doing the Junior Ranger Programs. Most national parks have a book filled with puzzles and questions to answer while visiting. We love it, because it keeps our visit to the park focused, and helps us see and learn things we wouldn't otherwise experience. Our boys love it, because at the end, they earn a patch or pin. They are on a mission to do as many as possible before the age of 18.
Here is Ethan's "resume" of National Parks:
You may have already heard this announcement, but there is a new initiative called "Every Kid in a Park." The next school year, every family with a fourth grader (because they learn about National Parks in Fourth Grade) can apply to receive a National Parks pass. Don't have a current third grader? The National Parks pass is still a steal---an annual pass costs $80.
Here's a breakdown of the value if you live in New England:
A week in Acadia is $20 per vehicle. That's one week of exploring the beautiful Mount Desert Island for less than $3 per day. (family of four= $20)
A day's visit to Lowell Mills National Historical Park costs $6 per adult and $3 per child. You can experience life as a Mill Worker. (family of four = $18)
A day's visit to Adams National Historical Park is $5 per person. You can see the birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, see the Adams Mansion and its amazing gardens, and see the crypt where John Adams is buried. (family of four = $20)
Daily passes to Cape Cod National Seashore are $15. (family of four = $15)
Just by doing local day trips and planning vacations around the National Parks, you quickly pay for the pass.
So, if you have a third grader, keep an eye on this initiative. If you are intrigued by the National Parks, look into the locations available to visit at the National Parks Site. There's a reason why the National Parks are dubbed America's Best Idea.
What parks have you visited? What is on your bucket list?
© Cara Parker, 2015. Photos and text may not be reproduced without the written consent of Cara Parker.
Our boys really enjoy doing the Junior Ranger Programs. Most national parks have a book filled with puzzles and questions to answer while visiting. We love it, because it keeps our visit to the park focused, and helps us see and learn things we wouldn't otherwise experience. Our boys love it, because at the end, they earn a patch or pin. They are on a mission to do as many as possible before the age of 18.
Here is Ethan's "resume" of National Parks:
You may have already heard this announcement, but there is a new initiative called "Every Kid in a Park." The next school year, every family with a fourth grader (because they learn about National Parks in Fourth Grade) can apply to receive a National Parks pass. Don't have a current third grader? The National Parks pass is still a steal---an annual pass costs $80.
Here's a breakdown of the value if you live in New England:
A week in Acadia is $20 per vehicle. That's one week of exploring the beautiful Mount Desert Island for less than $3 per day. (family of four= $20)
A day's visit to Lowell Mills National Historical Park costs $6 per adult and $3 per child. You can experience life as a Mill Worker. (family of four = $18)
A day's visit to Adams National Historical Park is $5 per person. You can see the birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, see the Adams Mansion and its amazing gardens, and see the crypt where John Adams is buried. (family of four = $20)
Daily passes to Cape Cod National Seashore are $15. (family of four = $15)
Just by doing local day trips and planning vacations around the National Parks, you quickly pay for the pass.
So, if you have a third grader, keep an eye on this initiative. If you are intrigued by the National Parks, look into the locations available to visit at the National Parks Site. There's a reason why the National Parks are dubbed America's Best Idea.
What parks have you visited? What is on your bucket list?
© Cara Parker, 2015. Photos and text may not be reproduced without the written consent of Cara Parker.
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