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National Parks: FREE-Entrance Days in 2014

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National Parks: FREE-Entrance Days in 2013

Photograph Credit: National Parks

From hiking to a beautiful waterfall to exploring historical landmarks, a visit to a National Park makes for a wonderful family adventure.

If your family enjoys the great outdoors, then mark your calendar for the following National Parks FREE-entrance days in 2014:

  • January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • February 15-17: Presidents’ Day weekend
  • April 19-20: Opening weekend of National Park Week
  • August 25: National Park Service Birthday
  • September 27: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11: Veterans Day

Click here to find participating National Parks, organized by state. The first FREE-entrance day in 2014 begins this coming Monday. Enjoy a hike, picnic, or drive through your local National Park while using time wisely with your family and friends.

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Weekend Activities for January 18-20, 2014

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Weekend Activities for January 18-20, 2014Coming off a week where Miss 6 has been struggling with a fever for the past 2 days, I am glad to have everyone home to get some rest this weekend.

Though we are limiting our outings, some of the available weekend activities for January 18-20, 2014, include the following:

Lakeshore Learning Store: FREE Soaring Skydivers

Each Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer a FREE craft project from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at participating locations. Soaring Skydivers is the FREE project for Saturday, January 18, 2014. The craft changes each week for children ages 3 and up, and no reservations are necessary.

Michaels: $2 Alien Foam Door Hanger

On January 18, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participating Michaels Craft Stores will reserve 30 minutes for your child to create an alien foam door hanger. Kids Club reservations are required with $2 fee and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

National Parks: Free Entrance Day

Participating National Parks will waive their entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2014. With hiking, swimming, and other outdoor activities available at National Parks, your family can learn something new, find a favorite picnic spot, and explore the outdoors.

Keep using time wisely this weekend. For those of you recovering from illnesses, may you get your rest, give yourself grace, and let your body heal.

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Question: Do you have any plans for the weekend?