While the benefits abound for those who actively serve and perfect, they are not always loudly published in a way to be widely known. The U.S. National Park Service offers a free annual membership.

Available for: Current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members.

A list of the locations to obtain your free annual membership in-person can be found here.

From their Frequently Asked Questions:

The Pass does not cover Expanded Amenity fees such as camping, boat launching, parking, special tours, special permits or ferries. Also, some facilities and activities on Federal recreation lands (including those mentioned above) are managed by private concessionaires. The concessionaires charge for their services as any private company does and the Pass is not valid for their services.

The link to the National Park Service for further information may be found here.

Thank you all for your service!

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