National Park Week Free Admission: April 22 – 26
April 17, 2013 by Tania
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If you missed my previous post on this, here’s a reminder that during National Park Week 2013 you can enter every one of the country’s 401 national parks for free . We’ve got plenty of choices here in New Mexico!
During Free National Park Week from Monday April 22 to Friday April 26, 2013, all national parks that usually charge for entry waive the admission fee and you can explore and get out into the beautiful big country without paying a cent. It’s a good excuse to plan a day trip to visit a park you don’t know yet, or return to an old favorite, with options from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite.
The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 22-26, 2013, include:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument (Although note that Alcove House is closed to visitors from April 17 to the end of June.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Wherever you’re going, check the links above for current conditions at the park in case they have any special weather or other park alerts or info you need to know, and some may have free events too.
Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon). Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.
–Tania
National Park Week Free Admission
April 9, 2013 by Tania
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During National Park Week 2013 you can enter every one of the country’s 401 national parks for free – and we’ve got plenty to choose from in New Mexico!
If you’re ready to step into spring and get into the Great American Outdoors then plan ahead for National Park Week 2013.
During Free National Park Week from Monday April 22 to Friday April 26, 2013, all national parks that usually charge for entry waive the admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent. It’s a good excuse to plan a day trip to visit a park you don’t know yet, or return to an old favorite, with options from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite.
The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 22-26 include:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument (Note that Alcove House is closed to visitors from April 17 to the end of June.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Wherever you’re going, check the links above for current conditions at the park in case they have any special weather or other park alerts or info you need to know, and some may have free events
Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon). Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.
–Tania
National Parks Free Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 13, 2013 by Tania
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As the first in a series of National Parks Fee-Free Days to come this year, more than 100 National Parks across the country that usually charge admission fees are free for all on January 21, 2013. This is in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Monday, January 21 free admission day includes these New Mexico National Parks that are waiving their usual fee:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Wherever you’re going, check the links above for current conditions at the park in case they have any special weather or other info you need to know, and some may have free events for the holiday too.
–Tania
National Parks Free Veterans Day Weekend
November 5, 2012 by Tania
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In honor of Veterans Day, all National Parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all visitors for three days over the Veterans Day weekend, from November 10-12, 2012.
The Veterans Day free admission to National Parks all weekend is in tribute to America’s current and previously serving armed forces, and although it’s in gratitude for their service, the free entry applies to all visitors.
This is the last of the National Parks free entrance days for 2012, offering a great opportunity to to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of these lovely fall days. If you’re in the mood for a weekend trip, the free admissions include Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park, among more than 100 parks waiving their fees for three days.
New Mexico National Parks that usually charge a fee but are free from Friday November 10 to Sunday November 12 are:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument (but check the link for which sections are open, and for access info. Frijoles Canyon is only accessible via the park’s shuttle bus until November 18, when it will open again to cars.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Wherever you’re going, check current conditions at the park, and some may have special free events you can join in too.
–Tania
National Parks Free Admission: September 29
September 24, 2012 by Tania
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More than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days.
Here’s a reminder that it’s a National Parks free admission day on Saturday September 29, 2012 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of the last great days of summer.
Parks that usually charge admission but are free on September 29 include the New Mexico National Parks on this list:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument (but check the link for which sections are open, and for access info. Frijoles Canyon is currently only accessible via the park’s shuttle bus.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (but check the link for current info as the trail to/from the Gila Cliff Dwellings may be closed for periods due to storms and flash flood danger.)
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
The next round of Free National Parks Entrance Days are on November 10-12 for Veterans Day weekend. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap by email or RSS feed - ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!
–Tania
National Parks Free Admission: September 29
September 4, 2012 by Tania
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More than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days.
We’ve got a National Parks free admission day coming right up on Saturday September 29, 2012 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of the last great days of summer. So consider this a heads-up to plan ahead.
Parks that usually charge admission but are free on September 29 include the New Mexico National Parks on this list:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument (but check the link for which sections are open, and for access info. Frijoles Canyon is currently only accessible via the park’s shuttle bus.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (but check the link for current info as the trail to/from the Gila Cliff Dwellings may be closed for periods due to storms and flash flood danger.)
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
The next round of Free National Parks Entrance Days are on November 10-12 for Veterans Day weekend. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap by email or RSS feed - ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!
–Tania
National Parks Free Admission: June 9
June 6, 2012 by Tania
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If you missed our earlier post on this, here’s a reminder that on National Get Oudoors Day, more than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all.
Get Outdoors Day is on Saturday June 9, 2012, and it’s one of the National Parks free admission days when participating parks waive their regular admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent.
There are ten New Mexico National Parks with free admission on June 9:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument Some areas of Bandelier remain closed, following last year’s Las Conchas fire. Check their website at the link to for details.
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Gila Cliff Dwellings recently reopened to the public (yay!) after last year’s fires.
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of summer – totally free!
–Tania
National Get Outdoors Day & Free Parks Admission
May 21, 2012 by Tania
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The annual National Get Outdoors Day encourages us to back slowly away from the remote control and brave the Realm of No Air Conditioning, otherwise known as Outside.
Prepare yourself, because it’s coming up on Saturday June 9, 2012. Once we’re there (outside) we’ll find free outdoor fun because during Get Outdoors Day more than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all. This is one of the occasional National Parks free admission days when participating parks waive the admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent.
There are ten New Mexico National Parks with free admission on June 9:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument Some areas of Bandelier remain closed, following last year’s Las Conchas fire. Check their website at the link to for details.
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Gila Cliff Dwellings recently reopened to the public (yay!) after last year’s fires.
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of these beautiful summer days – fingers crossed that it is indeed beautiful on June 9. But whatever the weather, park admissions are free!
Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon). Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.
–Tania
National Park Week Free Admission: April 21 – 29
April 19, 2012 by Tania
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During National Park Week 2012 you can enter every one of the country’s 397 national parks for free – and we’ve got plenty to choose from in New Mexico!
If you missed our earlier post, here’s a reminder that during Free National Park Week from April 21 to 29, 2012, more than 100 national parks that usually charge for entry waive the admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent. It’s a good excuse to plan a day trip to visit a park you don’t know yet, or return to an old favorite.
If you’re traveling beyond New Mexico, National Park Travel Deals include accommodation offers at Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park to buy two nights and get one night free between May 18 and October 13, 2012 at the Togwotee Mountain Lodge in Moran, Wyoming.
Heading up to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado? Get 50% off a tour ticket when you buy a tour ticket between April 21 – 29, either on the 4 hour or 3.5 hour tour, and get a free dessert when you buy one dessert at Mesa Verde’s Metate Room restaurant. (Hey, the price of gas these days, every free dessert on a trip helps, right?)
At Grand Canyon National Park during 2012 fee-free days, you can get a BOGO free deal on narrated West Rim Sunset Tours, and 20% off $50 purchases at Xanterra gift shops, using these printable Grand Canyon coupons. The coupons are also valid on June 9, September 29, and November 10-12.
The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 21-29 include:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument Some areas of Bandelier remain closed, following last year’s Las Conchas fire. Check their website at the link to for details.
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Gila Cliff Dwellings recently reopened to the public (yay!) after last year’s fires.
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon). Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.
–Tania
National Park Week Free Admission
March 24, 2012 by Tania
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During National Park Week 2012 you can enter every one of the country’s 397 national parks for free – and we’ve got plenty to choose from in New Mexico!
If you’re ready to throw off the winter woollies and get into the Great American Outdoors (and yes it’s probably just wusses like me who are still easing ourselves into hiking the hills while humming the Sound of Music) then plan ahead for National Park Week 2012.
During Free National Park Week from April 21 to 29, 2012, more than 100 national parks that usually charge for entry waive the admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent. It’s a good excuse to plan a day trip to visit a park you don’t know yet, or return to an old favorite, with options from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite.
If you’re traveling further afield, National Park Travel Deals from the National Parks Promotion Council include accommodation offers at Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park to buy two nights and get one night free between May 18 and October 13, 2012 at the Togwotee Mountain Lodge in Moran, Wyoming.
At Grand Canyon National Park during 2012 fee-free days, you can get a BOGO free deal on narrated West Rim Sunset Tours, and up to 20% off at Xanterra gift shops, using these printable Grand Canyon coupons.
The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 21-29 include:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument Some areas of Bandelier remain closed, following last year’s Las Conchas fire. Check their website at the link to for details.
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Gila Cliff Dwellings recently reopened to the public (yay!) after last year’s fires.
- Pecos National Historical Park
- White Sands National Monument
Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon). Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.
–Tania
