Senior pass

[popeyemth]

Mammoth Cave National Park is out of senior passes
They will issue a "rain check "
You have to physically apply and physically return to pick up

[Retired_JSO]

Its all here as to their explanation. I got mine a few years back and haven't actually used it yet.

[beemerphile1]

mama.sylvia wrote:
If $80 for a lifetime pass is really too much, there is a senior annual pass available for $10/year

Pretty sure the annual senior pass will be $20 and after four consecutive years it can be traded for a lifetime pass.

There are still a bit over two hours left to buy online for those eligible. The online site says delivery could be three months but your receipt works until then.

[bukhrn]

Kennyg wrote:

mikebreeze wrote:
I know the park service needs the money but going from $10 to $80 is a big, jump and tough for seniors on a budget.

Geez, its really not!!!
This is a one time cost; not an annual cost, i.e. a life time pass.

Yes, it really is, a 700% increase at one time, in anything is a big jump, BUT, you're right, it is still a good deal.

[mama_sylvia]

If $80 for a lifetime pass is really too much, there is a senior annual pass available for $10/year

[Terryallan]

huntram wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
I got one at the Wright Memorial this summer. was cheaper to buy than to pay to get in. Thing is. That is the first NP in my life that I have ever been charged to get into.

They do charge for camping on the BRP. But the pass as far as I know. Doesn't cover camping fees, or does it?

Most of the time you will get a 50 percent discount on camping fees.

Thanks.

[huntram]

Terryallan wrote:
I got one at the Wright Memorial this summer. was cheaper to buy than to pay to get in. Thing is. That is the first NP in my life that I have ever been charged to get into.

They do charge for camping on the BRP. But the pass as far as I know. Doesn't cover camping fees, or does it?

Most of the time you will get a 50 percent discount on camping fees.

[Terryallan]

I got one at the Wright Memorial this summer. was cheaper to buy than to pay to get in. Thing is. That is the first NP in my life that I have ever been charged to get into.

They do charge for camping on the BRP. But the pass as far as I know. Doesn't cover camping fees, or does it?

[mbopp]

Ordered one for my wife 3 weeks ago, still waiting for it.

[delwhjr]

Kennyg wrote:

mikebreeze wrote:
I know the park service needs the money but going from $10 to $80 is a big, jump and tough for seniors on a budget.

Geez, its really not!!!
This is a one time cost; not an annual cost, i.e. a life time pass.

X2
I think the original $10 was way too low to begin with and an $80 lifetime pass is still a bargain. When I finally make it to eligibility it will be the first thing on the list.:D
In the words of Maxwell Smart "Missed it by that much":B

[Kennyg]

mikebreeze wrote:
I know the park service needs the money but going from $10 to $80 is a big, jump and tough for seniors on a budget.

Geez, its really not!!!
This is a one time cost; not an annual cost, i.e. a life time pass.

[3_dog_nights]

Topic is Senior Pass, my first thought was "who died now"
getting to that age.....

[Expyinflight]

I just turned 62 today. Tried to buy online, but the system is too overloaded to process the order.

[DC_MC]

Bought one last week st FS office in Newport WA. They gave me a voucher and said the card will be mailed to me. No reason you should have to return to the place you bought it just to pick it up.

[mikebreeze]

I know the park service needs the money but going from $10 to $80 is a big jump and tough for seniors on a budget.