Everyone can visit Grand Canyon National Park for free on November 11th

November 4, 6:01 PMGrand Canyon National Park ExaminerLinda Updike

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The Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that not only will veterans and their familes be given given a fee - free day on Veteran's Day, all visitors will be given a free-fee day tat day.  The Department of Agriculture will also waive entrance fees at National Forests.

Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world, Salazar said.

“The Department of the Interior is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation’s service men and women,” said Salazar said “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 harms way.”

Please note that all other fees will still be collected and entrance fees will be collected for any visits that extend beyone November 11th.

For more information about Grand Canyon National Park go to www.nps.gov/grca.  To make reservations to stay at the Grand Canyon go to www.grandcanyonlodges.com