What was the Golden Age Passport?
What was the Golden Age Passport?
The Senior Pass is a card available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are 62 years and older. It provides access to recreation areas managed by six federal agencies including National Parks. It also provides the pass owner a discount on some amenity fees, such as camping.
Is Golden Age Passport still valid?
Yes, Golden Age Passports are valid for a lifetime.
How do I get a Golden Age Passport?
Passes are easy to obtain at any federal recreation site or office. Present valid photo identification to the attendant. To qualify for a senior pass, you must be at least 62 years old, a U.S. citizen and a permanent resident. Pay the $10 fee.
How much does the Golden Age Passport cost?
The lifetime Senior Pass increased from $10 to $80. Why $80? The legislation states that the cost of the lifetime Senior Pass be equal to the cost of the annual America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which is currently $80.
Is America the Beautiful pass the same as Golden Age pass?
Senior Pass – a lifetime pass for $80 (or annual pass for $20) available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 or older. It replaced the Golden Age Passport that functioned similarly and is still valid for those possessing one.
What does the golden pass cover?
Annual Pass In person: Find a location to purchase this pass at a federal recreation site. Online: Buy this pass from the USGS Store. By phone: Call 888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), extension 2. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
What is a Golden Access Passport?
The access pass is a lifetime pass, formerly known as the Golden Access Passport, that provides access to recreation areas managed by five federal agencies. It also provides the pass owner a discount on some amenity fees such as camping. The Access Pass is free, and it is valid for the lifetime of the pass owner.
Who can get into national parks for free?
Current members of the US Armed Forces and their dependents can enter national parks for free with an annual Interagency Military Pass through the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands (Interagency) Pass Program. There are a total of seven Interagency Passes available.
What state is Mammoth Cave in?
Kentucky
Mammoth Cave/State
Mammoth Cave Information Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world’s longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored, and one of the oldest tour attractions in North America.
