2023 National Park Free Day is here, DMV 9 parks are free to play-Food Squad

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Recently, the National Park Service

(National Park Service)

Announced 5 for 2023National Park Free Day.

All National Park Service attractions that charge an admission fee

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National Park Free Day

2023 Fee-Free Days

⭐January 1

——Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

⭐January 4

——First day of National Park Week

⭐January 8

——Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

⭐January 9

——National Public Lands Day

⭐January 11

——Veterans Day

In these 5 days, all the national parks are free to visit,

There are 9 parks in the DMV area where you can happily collect wool.

what are you waiting for,

This year's KPI depends on it!

special reminder

The free day fee reduction applies only to the National Park Service's entrance fees (entrance fees, commercial tour fees, transportation entrance fees), and does not include camping, yachting, transportation or other activities and facilities.

The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which costs $80 per year, provides unlimited access to more than 2000 federal recreational areas, including all national parks.Free or discounted passes are available to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families, veterans, fourth-year students, the disabled, and seniors.

https://usparkpass.com/

Virginia

Assateague Island

National Seashore

Assateague Island

Encyclopedia

Located on the east coast of the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia, it is the largest natural isolated island ecosystem in the Mid-Atlantic states, with coasts, beaches, salt marshes, marine forests, and more.

The island offers numerous paved and unpaved trails for hiking, as well as 37 miles of beaches for strolling.

In addition to walking, you can also do horseback riding, boating, bird watching, cycling, etc., and you can even camp here.

7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811

https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm

Colonial National

Historical Park

Colonial

Encyclopedia

The park includes several sites related to Colonial Virginia and American history, a fusion of European, Virginia Indian, and African cultures.

1000 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Yorktown, VA 23690

(757) 898-2410

https://www.nps.gov/colo/index.htm

George Washington Memorial Parkway's

Great Falls Park

Great Falls

Encyclopedia

This is a small 800-acre national park on the Potomac River, the first canal in the United States to use locks to raise and lower boats.

Here, you can see the steep, jagged rocks that meander through the Potomac River and the narrow Mather Canyon, a perfect combination of nature and history.

9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102

(703) 757-3101

https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm

Harpers ferry

National Historical Park

Harpers ferry

Encyclopedia

Formerly known as the Harpers Ferry National Monument, it contains the most visited historic site in West Virginia, John Brown's Fort.

There are 9 trails in the park, with a total of 22 miles of hiking trails. You can also ride, fish, picnic, and rock climbing enthusiasts can also have fun here!

171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

(304) 535-6029

Prince William

Forest Park

Prince William

Encyclopedia

Established in 1936 as a Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, the park is one of DC's largest nature preserves, covering 16,000 acres and protecting the Quantico Creek watershed.

The park is full of lush forests and trickling streams, attracting many campers, hikers, and bikers.Camping and picnic here are definitely the best time to get close to nature.

18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA 22172

(703) 221-7181

https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm

Shenandoah

National Park

Shenandoah

Encyclopedia

Founded in 1935, the park is only 75 miles from DC. The park is long and narrow in shape. 40% of the park is designated as a wilderness nature reserve. The highest peak in the park is 4,051 feet above sea level.

The ecological system of the park is extremely rich, fields, valleys, waterfalls can be seen everywhere, and the scenery is extremely spectacular.The reserve is also a haven for deer, birds, and black bears.

3655 US Highway 211 East Luray, VA 22835

(540) 999-3500

https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm

Maryland

Antietam

National Battlefield

Antietam

Encyclopedia

Antietam National Battlefield (Antietam National Battlefield) was built to commemorate the Battle of Antietam in the American Civil War on September 1862, 9.The battle ended the first invasion of the North by the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and prompted Abraham Lincoln to issue the initial Emancipation Proclamation.

302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

(301) 432-5124

https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

National Historical Park

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Encyclopedia

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, starting from Cumberland, Maryland, has a total length of 296.9 kilometers.The park was established in 1961 to preserve the remains of the canal and many original buildings.

There are a total of 74 locks on the canal, more than a hundred large and small bridges spanning it, and a tunnel with a length of 950 meters.This park is a paradise for boating enthusiasts. It is also suitable for fishing, walking, and cycling. It is also very good to have a picnic by the water.