Enter National Park Service free on 8/25 #FindYourPark

We’re big fans of getting outside. The kids like to hike, but still complain on the uphill parts and try to go too quickly when they go down. One thing about getting outside is that it is a parenting win. Everyone gets exercise, they burn off some sillies and mom/dad can get refreshed. To celebrate the 99^th birthday of the National Park Service they’re waiving all entry fees into their parks on 8/25/15.

The entry fee at most of our local parks is only $2 or $3, but still, if we can save that money and get the mojo out of the kids then we’re all game.  Your local fee might be higher, especially if it’s a tourist rich environment like South Dakota, Washington D.C., or any of the other major park areas.

We visit the local parks when we travel to see my father near Myrtle Beach. If you don’t visit them when you travel it’s worth checking out because the history that they present there is quite detailed. And I mention this at most likely any park, not necessarily the ones along the South Carolina coast.

The Chattahoochee River has some great parks and trails on it. They’re longer than you’d suspect and quite hilly for an urban area. We get some of the best vantage points at the Allenbrook location. If you’ve hiked in Georgia you know what I’m talking about.

Regardless of where you’re hiking or exploring you can do it for free this Tuesday, August 25 at any National Park Service area. To find the place that’s closest to you just dig the link or check out #FindYourPark.