Get into all national parks for free on April 19

Want to get outside and enjoy nature for free For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week which for will be held April - the park facility is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments on Saturday April Related Articles Professional deal finder reveals truth about cheap airfare Acclaimed designer reveals the item to pack for a good night s sleep at any hotel Coolcations surge in popularity as travelers seek escape from summer heat Have a REAL ID If not prepare for trip delays MAC says New laws target overtourism at popular expedition destinations This can save you a entry fee or even more but here s what you need to know You might be shocked to learn this but these freebie days are really really popular For maximum enjoyment I suggest getting there at sunrise before everyone else is even out of bed No crowds you can find parking and sunrise is really beautiful right C mon You can do it this once And here s when you can visit all national parks free in And here s a tip about sunrise In Yellowstone the rivers send up huge clouds of steam before dawn because of underlying hot springs This is remarkable to see but the steam starts evaporating the minute the sun hits them To see this remarkable phenomenon get on the road just before the sun comes up It s worth the effort Plus all the parking lots will be empty You don t need to sign up or register But check if you need reservations because April is in the middle of Easter weekend You ll need to go to recreation gov and search for the park you want and timed entry to find the reservation information I didn t find any reservation requirements for Yosemite Here are the nine national parks in California Channel Islands the boat ride won t be free Death Valley Joshua Tree Lassen Pinnacles Redwood Sequoia and Kings Canyon and Yosemite Note that Yosemite s still going to be snowy and allegedly Lassen and Kings Canyon too Personally I suggest Joshua Tree which is my favorite local place We go at dawn and hike until the sluggards start arriving usually around a m head to lunch and then either drive home or stop in Desert Hot Springs for a soak in a hot spring resort Note there are special national park events all week long so take a look online to see what s available And enjoy Learn more nps gov