Free Entry to US National Parks for 2011!

Here's a little bonus freebie for you all: the US National Parks Service has just announced that it's increasing the number of free admission days from 15 to 17 this year! All 394 parks will be completely free on the following dates:

January 15-17th

April 16-24th

June 21st

September 24th

November 11-13th

Pictured above for your viewing please (and travel inspiration) is the iconic Grand Canyon National Park.

Free Entry to US National Parks!

National parks in the US will waive their admission fees on November 11th in honour of Veterans Day. Many shops, lodges, and other businesses associated with the parks are also offering special deals.

Why not take this opportunity to explore Yellowstone, Yosemite, or any other of the dozens of beautiful national parks in the US? To locate the parks closest you, use the National Park Service's Park Finder.

(photos by kevincole and rengber)