The price of a U.S. National Parks lifetime Senior Pass will soon be increasing.

The pass is available for those over the age of 62 and currently costs $10. However, at some point this year, the price will be increasing to $80 so the NPS can pay for future projects throughout the National Park system.

The pass provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies, with 100% of the proceeds being used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services.

Right now there is no set time for the increase, just "within the next few months," according to their website. If you're interested in getting one, the passes are $10 in person or $20 if purchased on-line (due to a processing fee). These passes admit the pass owner plus three adults at parks where per-person fees are charged (https://store.usgs.gov/pass/PassIssuanceList.pdf)

This is the first time senior pass increase since 1994. If you'd like to learn more or apply on-line, head to https://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html .