Veterans And Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To National Parks

[Leroy N. Soetoro]

https://www.npr.org/2020/11/09/933277526/veterans-and-gold-star-families-
granted-lifetime-passes-to-national-parks

As coronavirus cases again surge across the country, the outdoors remains
a rare and safe refuge for Americans, particularly for those struggling
with anxiety or depression due to the pandemic.

On Wednesday, those hoping to reap the benefits of fresh air and the
unseasonably warm weather in much of the country can explore national
parks and forests for free in honor of Veterans Day.

And, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced U.S. military
veterans and Gold Star families will be granted a lifetime of free access
to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the
Department of the Interior.

"With the utmost respect and gratitude, we are granting Veterans and Gold
Star Families free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to
protect starting this Veterans Day and every single day thereafter," said
Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt.

The access passes, called America the Beautiful, currently cost $80 per
year and grant entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread
out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including
Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Arches, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

To get the free pass, veterans must provide some form of identification
showing they were enlisted in the armed forces or the U.S.National Guard
and Reserves. Gold Star families are those who have lost an enlisted
family member while serving in a war, a military operation outside of the
U.S. or in an international terrorist attack.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people to visit
parks and camps: "Staying physically active is one of the best ways to
keep your mind and body healthy."

The agency advises adventurers to follow general COVID-19 prevention
guidelines including avoiding crowded parks and campgrounds, practicing
social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing hands often. The CDC also
recommends visiting parks and recreation areas that are close to home.



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