Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
Mark your calendar for these five Free Entrance Days for 2019 will be:
- January 21: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 20: First day of National Park Week
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 28: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
Here are four National Parks that are close to home and well worth the visit:
Dry Tortugas National Park
Explore a 19th Century Fort and Snorkel Crystal Clear Water with Incredible Marine Life.
Big Cypress National Park
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast.
Biscayne National Park
A Watery Wonderland within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs.
Everglades National Park
America's Everglades - The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.
For a complete list of National Parks in Florida and additional information visit the National Park Service website here.
