Before it's too late
@GardenGerty (157488)
United States
August 20, 2017 2:26pm CST
Are you over sixty-two? Do you live in the US? Do you like to go to national parks and monuments? How would you like a pass to get into ALL of them, for the rest of your life.
There is a Senior Park Pass you can get, for only ten dollars right now. At the end of August it goes up to $80 per pass. You need one for each family member as it is non transferable. Bob and I each got one yesterday.
At the end of August the price goes up to $80 each.
Perhaps you would like to get one, before it is too late and the price goes up.
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@sabtraversa (12855)
• Italy
20 Aug 17
That's a good initiative. 
Obviously I don't fit any criteria, but I'm happy for the US senior citizens who have this opportunity. 
Obviously I don't fit any criteria, but I'm happy for the US senior citizens who have this opportunity. 5 people like this
@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
I am sure each country has its own benefits for seniors, and its own definition of who or how old a senior citizen is.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@sabtraversa I hope your care is better than ours.
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@sabtraversa (12855)
• Italy
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty True, especially when it comes to healthcare.
Here "seniorship" starts at 65, pretty much the same.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
Yes, you have to balance whether you would spend more in gas. It is recommended that both spouses get one, cause it does not transfer, so the extra fees would have been a lot for us.
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@sallypup (57742)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty We'd have to drive maybe an hour and a half each way to get to an office.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@sallypup So the fees may be offset by the convenience.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
20 Aug 17
Though I am over 62 years,I am not an American, But it is good news that the seniors in your country can get this pass.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
At what age do you receive extra government benefits in your country?
@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
I printed a huge list of the places it applies to and there are a lot in every state.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
20 Aug 17
Oh wow, that is so cool! I am going to tell my family about this. Some extended family like to travel and such and that would be handy for them
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@gilggg Maybe we will make touring them a priority.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
We went and picked up one for each of us yesterday.
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@gilggg (2538)
• Israel
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty You can Enjoy your time now, in the national parks and monuments, and have fun there in affordable cost...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Aug 17
I have the senior pass and we don't each need one. I was allowed to bring in 4 people with my pass, including my grandkids. We do have two but only becasue I couldn't find mine and bought another.
Are there any other benefits from a Senior Pass?
Yes, traveling companions can also enter for free. The Senior Passes admit pass owner/s and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas and pass owner plus three adults, not to exceed four adults, where per-person fees are charged. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) Also, at many sites, the Senior Passes provide the pass owner (only) a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
We got one for each of us in case we are traveling with others, or heaven forbid one of us passes away.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
Thanks for filling us in even more.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty I love mine and we have used it quite a lot since it works at places like Steamtown in Scranton, PA.
@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
That is great. All your national monuments,etc. are free for use.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty Here in Switzerland they are, I think that in Italy they are free for people over 65.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
21 Aug 17
we are currently in Pigeon Forge, just down the road from the Smoky Mtn National Park which is free to go into every day. It is the only close one (two hours) to us.
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
Two hours is a bit of a drive. I think my husband took my list. It seemed as if there were a lot I did not know about on it. Two hours drive would mean you would probably make a day of it.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@GardenGerty Right now we are in Pigeon Forge for 4 days and I will get my fill of shopping - plan on hitting the Skechers outlet and a few others.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
21 Aug 17
Im cartainly not over 62. Not even close to halfway there. Lol. My grandmother doesnt do parks and stuff
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@GardenGerty (157488)
• United States
21 Aug 17
I know, this does not pertain to everyone, but for some, there is still time to get one.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Aug 17
My mother has had the pass for many years. Alas I will have to pay full price someday.
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