FREE: No Entrance Fees at National Parks Through Sunday

If you’ve been putting off a trip to Yosemite, the Grand Canyon or another National Park because you’re trying to save money - now is the time to go. All entrance fees at National Parks and Monuments are waived through Sunday, April 24 for National Park Week.

At Yosemite, snow melt has the waterfalls roaring, and is quite the sight:

What's more, there are plenty of special events going on this week, including:

• April 22: Earth Day - On Earth Day, if you want to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with a project, look for a park where you can help out.
• April 23: National Park Instameet - Join an InstaMeet in a park. Gather in a designated place at a specific time to take photos and short videos to post on Instagram (and other social media) with the same hashtag: #FindYourParkInstaMeet, #FindYourPark, #EncuentraTuParque, #NPS100
• April 24: Park Rx Day - On Park Rx Day, parks will host fun recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and promote physical and mental well being.

Spring is typically a great time to visit parks, as the number of visitors is much smaller than during peak summer travel. More than 37 million people visit our National Parks annually, generating $1.6 trillion in economic benefit.

Need more inspiration? Browse National Parks and Monuments in California

--Image via National Park Service