Tomorrow November 11, 2014 is Veterans Day. Take some time and honor a veteran tomorrow in one of the many Colorado State Parks! Here are the details courtesy of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Free Admission on Veterans Day
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers all military men and women free admission to Colorado’s state parks on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.
“CPW is honored to manage state parks on behalf of Colorado’s citizens,” said CPW Parks and Outdoor Recreation Assistant Director Ken Brink. “Especially this Veterans Day as we offer free access to Colorado’s special places to veterans and military members who serve this great country.”
To obtain free admission to a state park, veterans, active duty military personnel (including active duty, Reserve and National Guard members) and their families must show:
- A valid active, reserve or retired military identification card
- An identification card from the Veterans’ Administration, Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion
- Discharge papers or a DD214
- Or other proof of service
The identification should be presented at the park gate. All other passengers in the vehicle will be admitted for free.
This offer applies only to entrance; other fees, rules and regulations apply.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, all of Colorado’s wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation. For more information go to cpw.state.co.us.
It may be a bit chilly tomorrow so make sure you go prepared!
