Re: Senior pass

This last weekend was an important one for us, because when we entered the park through the Big Oak Flat entrance station, I was able to show his ID and purchase a Senior Pass for $10.

According to the USGS store that sells them:

A Senior Pass is a $10.00 lifetime pass that provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies, with up to 100% of the proceeds being used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services.

It allows me (and anyone with me) to enter any National Park in the USA for free. Plus it qualifies me for discounts on other costs like campground fees. Very cool.

Here’s a link to the FAQs about the Senior Pass. Spread the word.

http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html

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BTW, it includes Reds Meadow entry (as does the Interagency annual pass for the youger of us).

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balzaccom

This last weekend was an important one for us, because when we entered the park through the Big Oak Flat entrance station, I was able to show his ID and purchase a Senior Pass for $10.

Also known as an ODP (Old Dude Pass).

Congratulations on the milestone!

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On my trip this year in June, I became eligible the day I rolled into the park. (Not a coincidence ) One of the best buys I've ever made. Sweeeeet!

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plawrence

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balzaccom

This last weekend was an important one for us, because when we entered the park through the Big Oak Flat entrance station, I was able to show his ID and purchase a Senior Pass for $10.

Also known as an ODP (Old Dude Pass).

Congratulations on the milestone!

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AKA "golden geezer" pass.

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Dave
AKA "golden geezer" pass.

For those that remember the Golden Eagle pass?

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Dave
AKA "golden geezer" pass.

For those that remember the Golden Eagle pass?

I remember friends having them. How is the senior pass different from the old Golden Eagle pass? Other than I'd rather be called a golden eagle than a senior.

When my dad got his Golden Age, it was free, I think. I don't think there is any functional difference between that and the Senior Pass, good for the rest of the pass holder's location life.*

The Golden Eagle was a 12-month pass, wasn't it?

*Bloody autocorrect....



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/09/2014 10:03PM by JustKeepWalking.

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JustKeepWalking
The Golden Eagle was a 12-month pass, wasn't it?

Yes, it was similar to today's interagency pass.