Uncle Sam is trying to help folks whose vacation budgets are being squeezed by the economy.  They’re wiping out admission fees on three weekends this summer for more than 100 national parks.  The entrance fees being waived at the 147 sites that usually charge for admission range from $3 to $25.  Includes many popular destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Cape Cod National Seashore, Valley Forge National Park, Everglades National Park. 

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer:
    * June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
    * July 18-19, 2009
    * August 15-16, 2009

Mark writes:

I wish I was going on vacation around these dates.  I could go to see at least 6 national parks for free.  I have been to Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, when I was in High School.  I would love to go to Yosemite and San Francisco Maritime.

Expiration Date: 8/16/2009

Free National Park Admission Special