Natural History Wanderings

Beginning on January 1, 2024, all newly issued interagency and park-specific annual passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. The 2023 annual passes with two signature lines will still be honored until they expire. The change in signature lines will standardize the passes across agencies and protect against misuse.

The America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance and day-use fees at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country. A pass covers the pass holder and all occupants in a private, non-commercial vehicle at sites that charge per vehicle or, the passholder and up to three additional adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person. Children aged 15 or under are admitted free.

There are several pass options available that can be purchased online or at many national parks and other federal recreation sites. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm