Thank you, Veterans! Check out these travel freebies just for you!

Veterans Day is approaching and many hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions are saying “thank you” by offering freebies and discounts to those who’ve served our country. Most discounts are for both Veterans and Active Duty Military. Here are a handful of my favorites:

Lodging

Bed and Breakfasts – Stay free on 11/11 at these bed and breakfasts.

Dining

Golden Corral - Free meal on 11/11

Applebee’s - Free meal on 11/11

Chili’s - Free meal on 11/11

Denny’s - Free meal on 11/11

Olive Garden - Free meal on 11/11

Krispy Kreme - Free donut and coffee on 11/11

Little Caesar’s Pizza – Free pizza on 11/12

TGI Friday’s – Free meal on 11/12

Fun

Knott’s Berry Farm – Free admission for you AND a guest from now until 11/12

US National Parks - Free admission on 11/10 and 11/11

Please share this information with a Veteran!

Many travel deals can be found for Veterans. Image courtesy of http://dani-eagleswings.blogspot.com

© Jessica Leigh Rosier 2012

Free admission to 397 national parks with active duty military ID

Great news for active duty military! The National Park Service has just announced plans to waive admission fees to properties nationwide for active duty military personnel and their dependents.

Who qualifies for the free pass?

All active duty military personnel and dependents with a proper ID (CAC Card or DD Form 1173) can take advantage of this great offer.

Why is this a good deal?

While some parks are free of admission, many of them charge fees ranging from a free-will donation to upwards of $25. Not only is the pass valid at all 397 national parks, it’s good at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation sites.

Where can I obtain the free pass?

You can pick up the pass at all Federal recreation sites that charge admission – just show the proper ID (CAC Card or DD Form 1173).

Learn more about the free pass here.

© Jessica Leigh Rosier 2012

Active duty military personnel and dependents can receive free admission to parks including Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.