According to the release that was made last Friday, the department stated that other fees, including overnight camping, cabin rentals, group day use and use of special areas, would remain in effect.
The holiday of "Great American Outdoors Day" celebrates the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Deb Haaland, the Interior Secretary, said, commenting on the event:
"Creating new jobs and stimulating our economy is a top priority of the Biden-Harris administration. Through the Great American Outdoors Act, we are investing in the American people, and in the future of our public lands and sacred spaces. I invite all Americans to experience the beauty and bounty of our nation’s public lands – not just on August 4 but every day of the year."
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The Interior Department noted that even though most of the nation's 423 national parks are open, their visitors may find limited services in and around those parks.
In case you want to learn more regarding the prices and discounts along with other important information, it is advised to check park websites or download the NPS App for more specific details about park operations as some locations require reservations.
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The GAOA passed with bipartisan support and invests in national parks, public lands, American Indian schools and other environment-related initiatives. The law provides permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the GAOA also established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to provide the recuired maintenance to critical facilities on public lands and American Indian schools.
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According the DOI, its GAOA-funded projects for fiscal year 2022 are expected to support more than 17,000 job positions and generate $1.8 billion in local communities.
The United States National Park Service has got six entrance fee-free days in 2021 and the next one is coming up at the end of the month.
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The United States National Park Service is going to waive entrance fees on the 25th of August in order to celebrate its 105th birthday.
Moreover, the park service offers free admission to several groups year-round, including veterans, Gold Star Families and U.S. citizens and permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
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