Forum Discussion

Lwiddis's avatar
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 11, 2017

Senior pass $80 8/28/17

Federal Lifetime Interagency Senior Pass will increase to $80 on August 28, 2017.

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm?utm_source=feesandpasses&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=senior_pass
  • Lwiddis wrote:
    Dallas! You are always looking on the bright side of every issue!

    If life gives me lemons I try not squirt myself in the eyes with them. :)
  • Dallas! You are always looking on the bright side of every issue!
  • It appears that you can buy annual passes for $20 and after 4 years you can convert the annual pass to a lifetime pass. This is good news because if I die before the 4th year I will be happy that I saved some money (I guess).
  • jimh425 wrote:
    Considering that Seniors can visit all that they want and non Seniors can't, it sounds upside down. :) Nutinelse2do, I think $80 per year for the non Senior version is a good deal.


    I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you please clarify?
  • Jim, I have some issues with the fairness of the senior pass. But not only DW and me, our daughter and her husband come in free too while in my Tahoe. How's that fair? Could be too good a deal, Nut.
  • Considering that Seniors can visit all that they want and non Seniors can't, it sounds upside down. :) Nutinelse2do, I think $80 per year for the non Senior version is a good deal.
  • Been a long time coming. Hopefully the proceeds will be used where they are supposed to be, but doubtful.
    $80 for the rest of your time here on this earth is still a pretty darn good deal.

    The younger generations that aren't disabled or military have to pay $80 a year, and they don't get the benefits, like 1/2 off camping, discounts for tours, etc.