August 25th marks the National Park Service's 105th birthday, and this is fantastic news for adventurers of all ages. Why? Because guests can explore these amazing parks for FREE!
NPS's birthday is just one of six fee-free admission days happening in 2021. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees.
The dates for fee-free days at National Parks in 2021 are:
- January 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 17: First day of National Park Week
- August 4: One year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 25: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
There are four national parks in New Jersey.
- Morristown National Historic Park
- The Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area
- The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- The Great Falls of the Passaic River
Visiting national parks is a great way to see our nation's natural wonders. With a little planning, and by taking your kids' abilities and interests into account, you can make a trip to a national park a vacation your kids will always remember.
