WYOMING — On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Wyoming State Parks and the National Park Service (NPS) are offering free admission for military veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
Following an update to the program made last year, state parks will also extend the offer to active duty military.
“Wyo Parks has a strong appreciation for the heroes of our armed forces,” Stephanie Dillmon, concessions and revenue manager for Wyo Parks, said in a 2024 press release “This change of including active duty military in the free days is just another way we can say thank you.”
Active duty military and veterans can gain free entrance to any Wyoming state park or historic site by showing proof of veteran or active duty status. Discounts are not valid for reservations.
In Wyoming, the NPS will allow all visitors to visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks for free to honor veterans. Most internal roads in both parks have closed for the season, but some recreation is still possible.
“Many national parks have direct connections to the American military,” the NPS states on its website. “Every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we are and where we came from as a nation. They are tactile reminders of the values, the ideals and the freedoms that our veterans protect.”
Veterans and current members of the U.S. military can qualify for free park admission year-round through these park programs.
