National Parks Free Admission: January 14-16

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If you’re already tired of Monday and looking forward to Next Weekend (capital N, capital W) you might want to take a trip to enjoy National Parks Free Entrance Days.

Over 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on January 14 – 16, 2012, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

That includes free admission to New Mexico National Parks on this list:

• 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
• Pecos National Historical Park
• White Sands National Monument
• Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is also included in the free admission weekend, although The Gila Cliff Dwellings are currently closed. But a visitor center is open with guided tours of the TJ Site at 11 am and 2 pm daily. See the park website for latest details.

The next round of 2012 Free Entrance Days in Your National Parks runs from April 21-29 for National Park Week. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap – ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!

–Tania

National Parks Free Veterans Day Weekend

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 11-13, 2011.

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 2011, 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.

New Mexico National Parks that usually charge a fee but are free from Friday November 11 to Sunday November 13 are:

• Aztec Ruins National Monument
• Bandelier National Monument (Only some trails and areas of Bandelier are open, much remains closed following the Las Conchas fire. Check their website at the link to see the list of open areas. )
• 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 are currently closed, but the Gila visitor center is open with guided tours of the TJ Site at 11 am and 2 pm daily. See the park website for latest details.)
• Pecos National Historical Park
• White Sands National Monument

–Tania

National Parks Free Admission: September 24

More than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days.

If you missed our previous post, here’s a reminder that it’s a National Parks free admission day on Saturday September 24, 2011 to celebrate 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 24 include the New Mexico National Parks on this list:

• Aztec Ruins National Monument
• Bandelier National Monument (but check with them in advance, only some sections of Bandelier are open. Much remains closed following the Las Conchas fire.)
• 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

The next round of Free National Parks Entrance Days  is on November 11-13 for Veterans Day weekend. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap – ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!

–Tania

National Parks Free Admission: September 24

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 24, 2011 to celebrate 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.  (Assuming summer returns. It’s feeling a tad autumnal at time of writing.)

Parks that usually charge admission but are free on September 24 include the New Mexico National Parks on this list:

• Aztec Ruins National Monument
• Bandelier National Monument (but check with them in advance, only some sections of Bandelier are open. Much remains closed following the Las Conchas fire.)
• 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

The next round of Free National Parks Entrance Days  is on November 11-13 for Veterans Day weekend. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap – ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!

–Tania

National Parks Free Admission: June 21

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 Tuesday June 21, 2011 to celebrate the summer solstice. As the first day of summer falls on a week day, it’s not quite as convenient for most of us as the free park days on the weekends. But for those who can make it in the week, or for parents looking for a fun day with the kids, it’s a great excuse to take a day trip.

Parks that usually charge admission but are free on June 21 include the New Mexico National Parks on this list:

• 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

The next round of Free Entrance Days in Your National Parks is on September 24 for Public Lands Day. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap – ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!

–Tania

Free National Parks Admission: April 16-24

It’s National Park Week 2011 , when you get free admission to every one of the country’s 394 national parks – and we’ve got plenty to choose from in New Mexico!

If you missed our earlier posts, here’s a reminder that Free National Park Week  is here! From April 16 to 24, 2011, every single park that usually charges for entry waives its 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 take a return trip to an old favorite.

The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 16-24 include:

• 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

Here’s a map of New Mexico National Parks. If you’re traveling further afield, options across the country range from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite.

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

During National Park Week 2011 you can enter every one of the country’s 394 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 National Park Week 2011 provides the perfect excuse to get  into the Great American Outdoors and explore our country’s heritage and national monuments.

During Free National Park Week  from April 16 to 24, 2011,  every single park that usually charges for entry waives its 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 Promotions include a Mount Rainier Washington second night free deal during National Park Week (rooms start at $110), and a Room and Boat deal at Lake Mohave Resort, near Las Vegas, Nevada.

The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 16-24 include:

• 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

Here’s a map of New Mexico National Parks.

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

During National Park Week 2011 you can enter every one of the country’s 394 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 National Park Week 2011 provides the perfect excuse.

During Free National Park Week  from April 16 to 24, 2011,  every single park that usually charges for entry waives its 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 Promotions include a Mount Rainier Washington second night free deal during National Park Week (rooms start at $110), and a Room and Boat deal at Lake Mohave Resort, near Las Vegas, Nevada.

The New Mexico National Parks with free admission from April 16-24 include:

• 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

Here’s a map of New Mexico National Parks.

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 Admission: January 15-17

If you’re already tired of Monday and looking forward to Next Weekend (capital N, capital W) you might want to take a trip to enjoy National Parks Free Entrance Days.

Over 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on January 15 – 17, 2011, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend.

That includes free admission to New Mexico National Parks on this list:

• 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

The next round of Free Entrance Days in Your National Parks runs from April 16-24 for National Park Week. So mark your calendar now. Or, of course, make sure you subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap – ‘cos you know I’ll remind you!

–Tania

National Parks Free Admission: November 11

In honor of Veterans Day, all National Parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all visitors on Thursday November 11, 2010.

The Veterans Day free admission to National Parks 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. As Jon Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service says: “I invite everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and savor places that our veterans have kept safe for us.”

This is the last of the National Parks free entrance days for 2010, offering a great opportunity to to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of these lovely fall days – especially if this gorgeous New Mexico weather holds!

New Mexico National Parks that usually charge a fee but are free on November 11 include:

• 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

–Tania

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