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Glacier Bay National Park
On Wednesday, November 11th, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service will honor those who serve by waiving all entrance fees at lands managed by both departments. Visitors to lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Forest Service are invited to spend a day in some of the nations most peaceful and pristine places to give homage to those who serve around the world.
"The Department of the Interior is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation's service men and women," said Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior. "The sacrifices and achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces can never be understated. We invite all of our visitors to enjoy this fee free day and take time out on this national holiday to remember our service men and women who are currently serving overseas in harm's way. "
To find a recreation area near you, follow the links below.
National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/state/AK/index.htm
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: http://alaska.fws.gov/
U.S. National Forests: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml#Alaska
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