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FREE: No Entrance Fees at National Parks Through Sunday

It's National Park Week and the Parks Service is giving us a gift - free entry. Take a look at the list of Georgia sites.

If you’ve been putting off a trip to Kennesaw Mountain, the MLK Historic Site 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.

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 anInstaMeet 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.

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