Saturday, June 27, 2015

How to get a ticket for the National Park PASSPO ☆ ...

How to get a passport access Gold

Here's how Gold Passport, which is a free admission to national parks life happen for blind or permanently disabled access.

Hard Level: Easy Time: Less than five minutes


That's how it goes:
  1. For any facility of the National Park Service, which charges a fee.
  2. Proof of medically determined disability and entitled to benefits under the federal law.
  3. You will receive your access free Gold Passport.
Council:
  1. Gold Passport supports access participants and accompanying persons in a private vehicle. If the input is not in a private vehicle, admits the pass passport holders, spouses, children and parents.
  2. The pass offers a 50% discount charged in the cave on federal use fees for facilities and services such as camping fees, pool, parking, launching, or check out.
  3. The Pass is not charged for or reduce the fee or commission by authorized dealers Special Interest.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Best State Parks; Pennsylvania & # 039

Youghiogheny River Gorge in Ohiopyle State Park
Courtesy Office of State Parks Pennsylvania

Ohiopyle State Park (Somerset and Fayette counties)
The park has more than 19,000 hectares of natural beauty and is the gateway to the Laurel Mountains. At the center of this area more than 14 miles from the Youghiogheny River Gorge, the. Through the heart of Ohiopyle cans The famous Lower Yough, below the picturesque Ohiopyle Falls, offers some of the best whitewater canoeing in the United States in the East. Other attractions include: Cucumber Cucumber Run Ravine cases is covered with wildflowers and rhododendrons. Hiking and cycling along 28 miles Youghiogheny River Trail offers a wonderful view of the power flow river and waterfall. The park is also home to the Ferncliff Peninsula, a natural national reserve. The peninsula is a great place to hike, to observe the abundant wildlife and enjoy the panoramic views of the Youghiogheny River. For reservations and information call 888-PA-parks.

Presque Isle State Park (Erie County)
Presque Isle is a sandy peninsula arches lake was 3,200 acres on Lake Erie. The neck of the peninsula to the mainland four miles west of the city of Erie, Pennsylvania connected. The park creates Presque Isle Bay, a deep and wide seaport Erie. Lake Erie and the Bay attract many sailors who often use to launch and marina areas in the park for access to the waters surrounding the peninsula. Moreover, Presque Isle million sunbathers and swimmers miles of beaches along the shores of Lake Erie, so it is only the Pennsylvania "sea". Presque Isle is also a national natural monument.

Presque Isle State Park
Courtesy Office of State Parks Pennsylvania

Since Presque Isle is a greater number of endangered and rare than any similar sized area in Pennsylvania, naturalists attracts years. Gull Point Natural Area is a national park and is one of the best places in the area to see migratory birds. Historically, Misery Bay in the park a temporary home for the fleet of ships under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 provided for the park is also home to a lighthouse, which features a theme wonderful for photographers , For reservations and information call 888-PA-parks.

Ricketts Glen State Park (Luzerne counties, Sullivan and Columbia)
Ricketts Glen has more than 13,000 acres to explore and provides the gateway to another 83 000 hectares of State Game Lands. Ricketts Glen is home to the Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Take the path to the waterfalls and explore the Glens, which spread a series of waterfalls, wild in free flow provides each cascading through rock crevices in this ancient hillside. Old giant hemlock forests and wildlife communities offer a unique setting for 22 named waterfalls. The higher Ganoga cases falls 94 meters over its course. Spend a day or two in Ricketts Glen and stay at the campsite or in a modern chalet. Swimming, boating and fishing are also offered in the scenic 245-acre lake Jean. For reservations and information, call 888-PA, Parks

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Sequoia & amp; California & # 039; Kings Canyon National ...

Low Vidette Meadow in Kings Canyon National Park, California - © Miguel Vieira via Flickr
Low Vidette Meadow in Kings Canyon National Park, California. © Miguel Vieira via Flickr

General Information:

Almost every mile of this huge park is wilderness. In fact, visitors can at a location away from a road 48 other national parks backpack. The theme is super - large trees and big guns is what inspired the conservation of two different areas. In 1943 began to be administered for separate parks together, but offer the beauty of the two parks in one.

The park has nearly 800 miles of trails and a beautiful area of influence like no other area in the top US Mount Whitney, the highest point in the United States in southern Alaska, rises on the eastern border and is of walkers available in a day or two.

History:

Although created by separate acts of Congress, Sequoia and Kings Canyon miles from the border and as a single park it manages.

Sequoia National Park is the second in the United States and was designated on 25 September 1890. It was also noted that September 28, 1984 wild, and was named as a Biosphere Reserve in 1976, Kings Canyon National Park, established that created called National Park General Grant on October 1, 1890. The name was changed and with additional country on 4 March 1940. The area was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1976 and later due to the expulsion of wilderness September 28, 1984.

Opening times:

The park is open all year round, 24 hours a day. Spring (good for wildflowers) case (golden foliage), it is the best time to see, Redwood, during December to April offers skiing and snowshoeing opportunities for granting Grove and Giant Forest area. Visitors can expect the park fully and be loud during the months of July and August.

Directions:

Two routes provide access to the park. Made the two main road inside the park boundaries and is often called "the road that connects the park with each other."

Highway 180 between Kings Canyon National Park northwest of Fresno, and provides access to the most easterly point of the vehicle available near Cedar Grove.

Highway 198 between Sequoia National Park southwest of Trois-Rivières.

There are no roads to cross from east to west through the park in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Fees / Permits:

Visitors pay an entrance fee in Sequoia and Kings Canyon visit. The time portion is valid for seven days after purchase. Visitors must arrive by car $ 20, the entrance to the Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Forest / Giant Sequoia National Monument Hume Lake District includes pay. Visitors traveling on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or for people in a car, traveling together, noncommercial organized group needs $ 10 to pay, shall also apply to the Sequoia, Kings Canyon and National Forest Lake District Hume Sequoia / redwood giant National Monument.

If you want to visit several times during the year in the park, you should consider buying an annual pass $ 30 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The pass is valid for Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Lake District National Forest Hume Sequoia / Giant Sequoia National Monument. Supports all passengers in a private vehicle and is valid for one year from the month of purchase. America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreation lands passes are also in the park welcome and admission is not required.

Main attractions:

Four guards: a quartet redwoods that stand near the entrance to the Giant Forest.

Centennial Stump: A red wooden cutting for you in 1875 in Philadelphia Centennial.

Big Stump Trail: A 1-mile loop that as a reminder of how the natural beauty of the area affected is logging.

Cedar Grove Village on foot or by bicycle, the total distance of the area and enjoy the beauty of this hidden valley.

Hanging Rock: A large granite perfect area for viewin Sierra Nevada.

Mineral King Ranger Station: Stop here to see whether a guided tour of the station is scheduled for that day.

Sinkholes Adler: Have fun in this area. See where the water disappears as soon as the current display.

Accommodation:

There are four lodges inside the park, with the comfort and beauty. The Wuksachi Lodge is located in the region of Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park and has 102 rooms, a full service restaurant, a cocktail lounge and a business in the retail / ski. The John Muir Lodge is located in Grant Grove Kings Canyon National Park and offers 36 rooms and a restaurant. Grant Grove Cabins are in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. The cabins are a half mile from a Redwood Grove, reception center, supermarket, restaurant, souvenir shop and a post office. Customers can choose from six types of cabins, some of which are open all year to choose. Cedar Grove Lodge is deep in the canyon of Kings Canyon and offers 18 rooms, a restaurant with counter service, market and souvenir shop.

There are many hotels nearby. Here are just a taste of the options within 20 miles of two entrances to the park:

For visitors interested in camping, have 14 parks camps, most of which comes first, first served. In the area of hills Potwisha, Buckeye Flat, South Fork and are priced from $ 12- $ 18 per night. In Mineral King, Atwell Mill and Cold Spring are available for $ 12 per night until the end of October in mid-May. In the Giant Forest, twisted and Dorst are available for $ 20 per night. Grant Grove, azalea, Crystal Springs and sunset are available for $ 18 per night. In the area of Cedar Grove, Sentinel, Sheep Creek, overlooking the Canyon, and the brunette they available for $ 18 per night. Azalea Potwisha and are open all year. Be sure to call (559) 565-3341 before you decide to visit.

Interests outside the park:

There are many attractions nearby. Here is just a selection of other interesting places to visit:

Contact information:

Write to:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700

Phone:
Visitor Information: (559) 565-3341
Wilderness Information: (559) 565-3766

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Should Foreign bear know safety tips ...

Grizzly Bear in the woods of North America - A & C Wiley / Wales / Photo / Getty Images

A & C Wiley / Wales / Photo / Getty Images

For starters, you should know that the attacks of bears in the wild are extremely rare. So take a deep breath and relax. Better? But there are some safety tips wear you can take that will make you feel relaxed and when traveling in areas that are home to bears to minimize risk.

Know Your Bear

Can you tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear? Discover the main differences that you know what you have to do.

Greyish

  • Color: color from black to blond light. Most medium to dark brown. Long hair usually have a lighter top to make it look "gray".
  • Size: average 350-500 pounds. Large grizzly can reach 800 pounds!
  • Height: Standing about 3.3 meters; 6.5 feet at the shoulder.
  • Form: Find a distinct shoulder hump.
  • Face: There is a gap between the eyes and the nose tip, and have short, rounded ears.
  • Claws: Long (2-4) in
  • Prints: minimum in the toes, arch traces are close together, so that the nail long, visible traces.

Back Bear

  • Color: color from black to blond light. Many black bear a clearer chest patch and red bears are common in the West.
  • Size: average 110 to 300 pounds. Large males can reach 400 pounds and bigger than a grizzly female.
  • Height: Slightly smaller, 2.5 to 3 feet at the shoulder. Standing about 5 feet.
  • Form: No bump as brown bears.
  • Figure: A straight line connecting the front and the thin nose. They have large, pointed ears.
  • Claws: shorter (about 1.5 inches)
  • Impressions: Find apart a wide arc toe, traces father, and not left claw is usually an impression.

Camping and picnic arrangements in the region

  • Never cook or store food in or near your tent.
  • Hang food and other items with strong odors (for example toothpaste, insect repellent, soap, etc.) out of reach of bears. Hang items at least 10 feet above the ground. If trees are present, keep food safe in airtight containers or bear.
  • Change your clothes before going to bed; Do not put it prepared for this bed and you should store your foods with smelly clothes / smelly items.
  • Keep the area clean. Be sure to wash the dishes, dispose of garbage and clean the tables.
  • Incineration completely in a hot fire and waste package - not to bury him.

Backcountry Trail and precautions

  • Not surprisingly, the Bear. If you like walking, make your presence. Make some noise by speaking in a loud, singing, or by a bell voice.
  • If possible, travel with a group. Groups are louder and more obvious to bear.
  • Note that the bears are usually most active at dusk your travel plan accordingly.
  • Stay on marked trails and respect the rules of the area you're walking / camping.
  • If you walk in bear country, keep an eye on the tracks, droppings, excavations and trees bearing knew him.
  • Leave your dog at home!

If you encounter a bear ...

  • Stay calm and avoid jerky movements.
  • Leave enough space, bear, so that it continue its activities undisturbed. If you change your behavior to close the back, you are.
  • If you see a bear, but the bear to see you quickly and quietly, understand and speak.
  • If a bear sees you, he's trying to get his attention while he is still far. You want him to know you're a human being in a normal voice and speak their weapons are his.
  • Remember that a bear that is not always a sign of aggression. Often, the bears will be a better term.
  • Throw something on the floor (like the camera), if the bear follows you, how you can be distracted by this and will escape.
  • Never feed a bear or throw food.

If a bear charges ...

  • Remember that many bears as a bluff charge. You can run, then branch off or stop abruptly. It extends until the bear stops and then slowly back away.
  • Never run from a bear! They chase you and bear faster than 30 mph.
  • Not run into or climb a tree. Black bears and grizzly bears some can climb trees, and caused many bears chasing you if they see you climbing.
  • If you have pepper spray, make sure that before you have exercised it in an attack with him.

If a grizzly bear attacks ...

  • Play dead!
  • Lie face down on the floor, his hands around her neck.
  • Stay calm and try not to move.
  • Keep legs apart and, if possible, leave your backpack to protect your back.
  • Once the back of the bear to stay calm and continue as long as you can. Bears usually look away and back, when they see movement.

When a black bear attacks ...

  • Be strong enough to defend their guns and their position.
  • To fight back! Aggressive and use an object that has.
  • Only if you are sure the bear attack is a mother protecting her young, dead.
  • If you have pepper spray, use it. Start spraying when to operate within 40 feet up in the fog. Show on the side.

As with all travel, be sure to explore where you are going and what the wildlife in the area. The preparation and knowledge is the key to ensure a safe journey for you and your support. Keep an eye on the bear warnings and always talk a guard, if you have questions or concerns.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

LA with these instructions to close ...

National Park Channel Islands

Distance: 66 miles
Approximate time: 1.25 hours

On a stretch of the California coast, it is a remarkable national park. But it's not the typical park. In fact, the National Park Channel Islands consists of five separate islands - Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara - all beautiful in their own rite. Country are rich in wildlife, flowers, plants and a breathtaking view for visitors to discover.

Coming from Los Angeles, California, National Park Channel Islands, California

Note that the instructions in the Visitor Center in Ventura, California. The National Park itself is only by boats and aircraft fleet dealer or private boat. More »

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - A ...; Ohio & # 039

Brandywine Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio - © Birdfreak.com via Flickr
Brandywine Falls is a must in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. © Birdfreak.com via Flickr

Contact information:

15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141

Phone: 216-524-1497

General Information:

Surprised? Yes, a national park located in the northern Ohio. What may be more surprising is how beautiful it is. Unlike large wildlife parks, this national park provides a quiet and isolated roads, hills with trees and swamps, the serene beavers and herons thrive is covered. It can be a relaxing, yet offers plenty of options for the asset.

The park continues the urban area to serve in a variety of ways. Residents often while cyclists can be seen jogging trails, walk through the park. Even in winter, children can seen zipping downhill on sledges. Cuyahoga Valley feels like an escape from urban civilization and can be enjoyed by all ages.

History:

Since nearly 12,000 years, people have inhabited the area of the Cuyahoga River, so that archaeological sites around the valley of a legacy. The river was an important transport route for Native Americans who called the Cuyahoga River -. Meaning "Crooked River" was actually a neutral ground for all the tribes of the Great Lakes travel.

Arrived by the 1600s, European explorers and hunters. The first European settlement, the people of Moravia Pilgerruh, is close to that of the Creek nomads and the Cuyahoga River. In 1786, Connecticut aside 3.5 million acres in northern Ohio known for the solution of their citizens, also known as Western Reserve. In 1796, Moses Cleaveland came as a field agent for the Connecticut Land Company serve and helped the city ... you guessed it - Cleveland.

Opened in 1827, the Ohio and Erie Canal between Cleveland and Akron and replaced the river as the transport of primary trade in the Midwest. He was replaced by the railroad in the 1860s.

In December 1974, President Gerald Ford has designated the area as Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. It was later re-designated the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, October 11, 2000th

Opening times:

Cuyahoga Valley really is a park all year round. Every season seems more beautiful than before, bringing with her many activities for visitors. Weekends are usually busy from spring to autumn, the happen to be the most spectacular of the season. While spring brings bright flowers, fall foliage provides incredible. And if you want skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing, plan a visit during the winter months.

Instructions:

The main airports in Cleveland and Akron located. (Find Flights from Cleveland), take I-77 10 miles south ... and you're done! Akron head five miles north on I-77 Ohio or 8. If you are driving from the east or west, keep in mind that the I-80 and I-271 in half the park and be their easiest routes travel.

Fees / Permits:

Nothing! Not only that, the park has an entrance fee, not charging no camping, so not require permission. If there is activity or special concerts, the park charged a certain fee.

Main attractions:

If you have a day or a week, offers Cuyahoga Valley Remote ways to enjoy forest views and incredible stunts. Here are some highlights:

Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail: In many ways, this route in the heart of all recreational activities in the park. Accessible for runners, walkers and cyclists, through forests, meadows and wetlands

Tinkers Creek Gorge: The National Natural Monument offers spectacular views of the valley and the current 200 feet

Bridal Veil Falls At 15 feet, the water cascades down several levels slate strips, each with a different level of erosion and a candle effect

Brandywine Falls most popular attraction of the park is the 60-foot waterfall. Discover the path-exploration 1.5 miles Brandywine Gorge Trail, you explore over the falls

Shelves: This path is uneven sandstone about 320 million years ago. The Rocks Ice Box Do not miss, a narrow passage is indeed quite cold

Accommodation:

There are no campsites in the park and wild camping is prohibited. However, the National Park and private campgrounds in the area. Most national parks are near West Branch State Park (330-296-3239) and Findley Lake State Park (440-647-4490), both of which are about 31 miles away. Private campgrounds are nearby Silver Springs Park (330-689-2759) and Streetsboro / Cleveland SE KOA (330-650-2552), both. Within 11 miles

Other options you can download a complete list of camps in the Cuyahoga Valley.

Accommodation is in the park. The Inn at Brandywine Falls offers three rooms and three suites, all. With complimentary breakfast for guests It is open all year and the prices range from $ 119- $ 298 per night.

The Stanford Inn is open year round. It was built in 1843 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are separate rooms for men and women for $ 16 per day, plus a rental fee of $ 3 beds if needed.

Interests outside the park

First Ladies National Historic Site: Two properties which house the First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley in 1895 and the seven-story National City Bank Building are available on this page to honor the life and achievements of the first ladies in history.

Hale Farm & Village: Located in Oak Hill Road, in the southwestern part of the park, this living museum, which brought to life in a reconstructed 19th-century typical community.

Boston Mills / Brandywine Ski Resort. For skiers and snowboarders of all ages and experience levels Each station has at least a fun park.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Visit Top national park in summer

If you want a reminder of how small you are in this big world, the head of the giant redwood forest. This national park contains deep canyons and tall trees (formerly two separate parks) and joined to a park which stretches 66 miles long and 36 miles wide at its widest point. Almost every mile of this vast country is desert marigolds, to the point at which a traveler may stay at the destination, which run far from a road than any other national park in the system.

And while it's rare that every hiker can cover offers 800 miles of trails in the Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon Park to see and do than any other in the summer.

From the trees, visitors should not miss the Giant Forest and Grant Grove. In these places you can have the best of both worlds. The General Sherman Tree - - Age about 2100 years 274.9 102.6 meters and feet in circumference in the Giant Forest tallest tree in the world is. It's very hard to describe how this tree is huge; just have to see! Many park trails start here - is pretty hard to miss. Also be sure to check out the four guards - Four sequoias that seem "guard" of the forest.

The second thing to do is to Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. It will be difficult to overlook the General Grant Tree, which is 267.4 meters high and 107.6 feet in circumference. Visitors can note obtained during the determination of how many have to take lost logging trees.

Never miss Centennial Stump - a strain of a redwood tree, which was for the Philadelphia Centennial of 1875. This section will everyone who works to preserve the park to appreciate.

Cedar Grove is a popular destination, where visitors other trees such as live oak, pine white, black oak, pine and sugar to see. It is ideal for hiking, cycling, and enjoy the trees, the rivers and meadows surrounding area. Another must is Crystal Cave, requires buy to enjoy the tickets. The cave is unlike most tours, short of fancy lights and large exhibition about the natural limestone stalactites, stalagmites and columns.

If you really want to make the most of your summer vacation, there's no better way to enjoy two parks in one!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Arkansas & # 039; Hot Springs National Park - An Overview

Hot Springs National Park - © Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr
140 degrees spitting water natural hot springs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. © Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr

Contact information:

PO Box 1860 Hot Springs, AR 71902

Phone: 501-624-3383

General Information:

While most national parks for hundreds of miles and feel distant cities and industrial life, the Hot Springs National Park challenges the status quo. The smallest national park - at 5,550 hectares - Hot Springs is located on the outskirts of the city, which has made a profit for the collection and distribution of the main Park resources - mineral-rich water.

History:

Many Native American tribes had on earth for countless years before a European institution settled. The natural healing properties of water, which has attracted to the area. They named the land "instead of warm water", a name which fixed over time.

Hot Springs National Park bills itself as "the oldest park in the national parks" because 40 years ago the first Yellowstone National Park, President Andrew Jackson was named a special reserve of thermal water. Countries have installed in many tribes of Native Americans, who believed in the waters of the natural healing powers. The federal land was finally designated a national park in 1921.

Now Hot Springs was good in the region known as a health resort, where people seeking relief for their pain pain mineral-rich water. Covered organizer, tap water and steered the public toilets along Central Avenue - the main street in Hot Springs. Bathhouse Row, as he is known, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, November 13, 1974.

Today, the park protects eight historic old house spa with luxurious Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor center of the park.

Opening times:

The park is open all year, but the decline could be the most spectacular time to visit. That's when the mountains show beautiful autumn colors. During the summer months can be a good time for the holidays, but keep in mind that July is very hot and crowded.

Winter may be another option - usually it is short and sweet. And if you are looking for wildflowers, plan your visit for the month of February.

Instructions:

The nearest airport is located in Little Rock. (Map) thence west on I-30th If you are driving from the south, take the ark. 7. If coming from the West, you can take 70 or 270.

Fees / Permits:

No charge for Hot Springs. Camping fees are charged $ 10 per night. If you are a Golden Age / Interagency Senior Pass or Golden Access / have Interagency Access Pass card, you will be charged $ 5 per night.

Utility connections are available at certain locations, from 1 June 2009. The cost of these Websites $ 24 per night or $ 12 per night with a Golden Age / Interagency Senior Pass or Golden Access / Map Interagency Access Pass.

Main attractions:

Bathhouse Row: Be sure to visit the elegant buildings along Central Avenue. It is the equivalent of four city blocks and takes about two hours to visit.

DeSoto Rock: This huge rock reminiscent of the Native Americans, the country and explorer Hernando de Soto called - the first European to see the country. You can see and touch the hot water here.

Hot Water Cascade: Founded in 1982, the water here flows almost 4000 years. Heated depths of the earth, the water returns through cracks in the rocks. Discover the rare blue algae that thrive in the warm waters.

Toba Terrace Trail: This route is recommended if you are visiting the sources that are not well known.

Gulpha Gorge: 1.6 miles round-trip, this traditional base a national park. Woodlands dogwood and redbud trees rich in wildflowers and hiking trails are a success for the visitors.

Accommodation:

There is a campground - Gulpha gorge - which has a limit of 14 days. It is open all year and is filled on a first come, first served. Tents and campers available. See above cost / price of permits.

Many hotels, motels, inns, and are in Hot Springs. (AUD) The 1890 Williams House Bed & Breakfast is a unique place to remain available with seven units. Prices range from $ 99- $ 189 per night.

Hotel Austin has many parts, 200 to be exact, to $ 90 a night. Another Affordable Option is the Buena Vista Resort. The units feature a kitchenette and are available for $ 115 a night.

Interests outside the park:

Ouachita National Forest: If you do not have much time to go 10 miles from Hot Springs and see the forest of pines and hardwoods filled lakes, springs and waterfalls. Activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, horseback riding and hunting. Visitors can relax in one of the 24 camps which are open year-round camp.

Ozark National Forest: Located just 80 miles north of Hot Springs, this national forest so full of oak, walnut and pine - all boldly displayed by the cliffs of the Ozarks. Blanchard sources caves are very popular for tourists and five wilderness areas over 1.2 million hectares. Visitors can hike, fish, enjoy camping, participating in water sports, horseback riding and even outside.

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge: Also near Hot Springs, just 60 miles away, is a haven for wintering bald eagles and migratory waterbirds. Spread over the Arkansas River, which offers refuge boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and walks for visitors. It is open all year round from dusk until dawn.

Buffalo National River: This park protects 135 miles of the Buffalo River and the surrounding countryside. If you are looking for rafting, this is the right place. Other activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and camping. It is open year round and is located about 170 miles from Hot Springs.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Check-Access Pass

Document as a vocational rehabilitation issued by a governmental authority agency.

If I have a passport access Gold is still valid?
Yes, Golden Age Passes valid for life and are equivalent to the new access card.

What if I have a Golden Access Pass paper and want to pass instead a new access?
Access Passes gold paper can the certification of the new access card, as driver's license, birth certificate or similar document will be exchanged free of charge.

Getting access map

Where can I get an access pass?
An access pass may personally attend or available in the office of a recovery site Federal. Participating organizations are:

My child permanently disabled, can obtain an access pass?
Yes. This allows the federal recreation areas for free admission when accompanying a child.

Why can not I ask for an access pass online or by mail?
You need to get a passport in person, as the official exhibition of the neck of access needs to examine the documentation of your disability and check your home.

As far as the Access Pass

It covers the cervix access?
Pass gives the pass holder / s and passengers exceed accessing a non-commercial vehicle in the vehicle fee areas and pass to the owner + 3 adults, not for 4 adults, in which fees are paid per person. (Children under 16 are always free). Note: Photo ID required to make sure the property will go.

Access Pass also offers the owner spends a discount on certain sections of equipment such as camping fees (see section Benefits Access Pass).

Where is the honor Access Pass?
The Forest Service, the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation honor the Access Pass to sites where entrance or standard equipment fees are paid.

In addition, the Corps of Engineers and the Tennessee Valley Authority Access can honor through. (Visitors are always invited to the place you visit and learn about the acceptance pass before visiting Contact Us).

Why US Army Corps of Engineers to accept Interagency Access Pass, but do not sell?
National Parks Pass and federal recreation areas - The Army Corps of Engineers (body) was not in the Leisure Improvement Act 2004 which empowered the new federal states America create the beautiful gifts include the agency. Although the body does not sell or issue new passports, the body becomes the new director and passports already issued between or access passes Interagency Golden Age or accept access as proof of age eligibility and rebates for disability. Http://www.CorpsLakes.us/fees: For more information, please visit.

What if I forget to bring my access card?
You can add another pass to gain access to relevant documents, or pay the entry or the appropriate rate (s) standard equipment.

What if my Access Pass is lost, stolen or damaged?

  • If your access card is lost or stolen, you will have a new interest in the person with the proper documentation.
  • The Access Pass is replaceable in case of damage, that the identification is intended to validate a property and part of the pass is identifiable.

My family travels in two cars; It is an Access Pass are all left in place?
No, only the vehicle is covered with the passage of property. The second vehicle is subject to a right of entry, or should (or buy) a second passage.

My husband and I each our own bike or scooter riding; Access Pass is both our tickets are available?
No. Our on-sites with access Access Pass will cover admission are vehicles for the owner just a motorcycle.

Access Pass

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the neck of access (which replaces the Golden Access Passport 2007)

GENERAL INFORMATION Access Pass

What access neck?
It is a lifetime pass - for US citizens or permanent residents of the United States they have been medically determined to have a permanent disability - which provides managed access to recreational areas of five federal agencies. It also provides the owner spends a discount on some fees, such as the pleasure of camping (see section Benefits Access Pass).

How much and how long is valid?
The pass is free and valid for the lifetime of the owner of the passport.

Who is eligible for the Access Pass?
The passageway can US citizens or permanent residents, medically determined permanent disability, limits one or more major life activities were issued. A permanent disability is a physical, mental or sensory situation that one or more major life activities restricted as caring for yourself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.

If I partially incapacitated for Access Pass to qualify?
The demands on the neck Disability are not based on the percentage of disability. To qualify the neck disability must be permanent and limited one or more major life activities.

How can I prove that I permanently disabled?
Examples of acceptable documents include:

  • Statement by a licensed physician;
  • This document is issued by the federal agency, such as the Veterans Administration, the Social Security Income or SSI disability;
  • Document as a vocational rehabilitation issued by a governmental authority agency.

    If I have a passport access Gold is still valid?
    Yes, Golden Age Passes valid for life and are equivalent to the new access card.

    What if I have a Golden Access Pass paper and want to pass instead a new access?
    Access Passes gold paper can the certification of the new access card, as driver's license, birth certificate or similar document will be exchanged free of charge.

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    Where can I get an access pass?
    An access pass may personally attend or available in the office of a recovery site Federal. Participating organizations are:

    My child permanently disabled, can obtain an access pass?
    Yes. This allows the federal recreation areas for free admission when accompanying a child.

    Why can not I ask for an access pass online or by mail?
    You need to get a passport in person, as the official exhibition of the neck of access needs to examine the documentation of your disability and check your home.

    As far as the Access Pass

    It covers the cervix access?
    Pass gives the pass holder / s and passengers exceed accessing a non-commercial vehicle in the vehicle fee areas and pass to the owner + 3 adults, not for 4 adults, in which fees are paid per person. (Children under 16 are always free). Note: Photo ID required to make sure the property will go.

    Access Pass also offers the owner spends a discount on certain sections of equipment such as camping fees (see section Benefits Access Pass).

    Where is the honor Access Pass?
    The Forest Service, the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation honor the Access Pass to sites where entrance or standard equipment fees are paid.

    In addition, the Corps of Engineers and the Tennessee Valley Authority Access can honor through. (Visitors are always invited to the place you visit and learn about the acceptance pass before visiting Contact Us).

    Why US Army Corps of Engineers to accept Interagency Access Pass, but do not sell?
    The National Parks Pass and federal recreation areas - The Army Corps of Engineers (body) was not in the Leisure Improvement Act 2004, which create the power to new states America the Beautiful gave included the Agency. Although the body does not sell or issue new passports, the body becomes the new director and passports already issued between or access passes Interagency Golden Age or accept access as proof of age eligibility and rebates for disability. Http://www.CorpsLakes.us/fees: For more information, please visit.

    What if I forget to bring my access card?
    You can add another pass to gain access to relevant documents, or pay the entry or the appropriate rate (s) standard equipment.

    What if my Access Pass is lost, stolen or damaged?

    • If your access card is lost or stolen, you will have a new interest in the person with the proper documentation.
    • The Access Pass is replaceable in case of damage, that the identification is intended to validate a property and part of the pass is identifiable.

    My family travels in two cars; It is an Access Pass are all left in place?
    No, only the vehicle is covered with the passage of property. The second vehicle is subject to a right of entry, or should (or buy) a second passage.

    My husband and I each our own bike or scooter riding; Access Pass is both our tickets are available?
    No. Our on-sites with access Access Pass will cover admission are vehicles for the owner just a motorcycle.