WYOMING — On Monday, Nov. 11, Wyoming State Parks (Wyo Parks) and the National Park Service (NPS) are offering free entrance for military veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
This year is the first year that Wyo 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 press release. “This change of including active duty military in the free days is just another way we can say thank you.”
On Veterans Day, as well as Flag Day, for 2024, 2025 and 2026, 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.
“Many national parks have direct connections to the American military…every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we are and where we came from as a nation,” the NPS writes on their website. “They are tactile reminders of the values, the ideals and the freedoms that our veterans protect.”
Current U.S. military members and their dependents, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans are also eligible for the free annual Military Pass, and Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans are eligible for a free lifetime Military Pass.
