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Reminder: Veterans Day Freebies

admin | November 11, 2009

Remember to take advantage of these Veterans Day freebies & deals:

Krispy Kreme: Free Doughnuts for Veterans & Military Personnel on Nov. 11
Applebee’s: Free Meal for Veterans & Active Duty Military on Nov. 11
Free Bloomin’ Onion at Outback Steakhouse—Two Ways to Get One
Free Admission at National Parks on Veterans Day—No Restrictions
Military Appreciation Monday: Free “Thank You” [...]

Free Admission at National Parks on Veterans Day—No Restrictions

admin | November 9, 2009

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, National Parks in the U.S. will waive their admission fees. Anyone can take advantage of the fee-free day—the parks are offering the deal as a way to thank men & women for their service as well as to encourage the rest of us to take time to honor those who [...]

Free Admission to U.S. National Parks on National Public Lands Day, September 26

admin | September 15, 2009

Here’s a National “fill in the blank” Day I can get behind, as I’m sure my tax dollars go to support the 391 national parks in the U.S.: September 26 is National Public Lands Day. Technically, it’s a day of service designed to improve the parks. In 2008, 120,000 volunteers build trails & bridges, cleared [...]

Reminder: Last Fee-Free Weekend at 100+ National Parks

admin | August 13, 2009

I love parks. Local parks, state parks, national parks. I’m not picky. I just like having places to hike, explore, and relax that aren’t filled with traffic & smog.
Want to check out a few national parks on the cheap this summer? Pick a fee-free weekend to go, and you won’t need to pay entrance fees, [...]

Reminder: Fee-Free Weekends at 100 + National Parks

admin | July 17, 2009

I love parks. Local parks, state parks, national parks. I’m not picky. I just like having places to hike, explore, and relax that aren’t filled with traffic & smog.
Want to check out a few national parks on the cheap this summer? Pick a fee-free weekend to go, and you won’t need to pay entrance fees, [...]

REI’s Passport to Adventure = Free Stuff for Kids

admin | June 12, 2009

My girls are looking forward to cashing in on this deal: With REI’s Passport for Adventure program, kids ages 5-12 can get a free pair of seven-function binoculars or a free four-function whistle just by taking family-friendly hikes or bike rides and exploring the world around them. FYI—function = they work as other tools, too, [...]

Fee-Free Weekends at 100+ National Parks

admin | June 5, 2009

I love parks. Local parks, state parks, national parks. I’m not picky. I just like having places to hike, explore, and relax that aren’t filled with traffic & smog.
Want to check out a few national parks on the cheap this summer? Pick a fee-free weekend to go, and you won’t need to pay entrance fees, [...]