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I wanted to share with families of all ages looking for a place to go on these holidays. This information is from the National Park Service. It would be a great way to see the outdoors and spend some time without the electronics in our lives. I found it on my own email. Wendy

The National Park Service manages more than 430 parks, monuments, historic sites and other natural and cultural landmarks, from Acadia in Maine to Zion in Utah. Most are free year-round, but even the 100 or so that regularly charge admission waive entrance fees on select days. Here are the free dates for 2026:

Feb. 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
May 25: Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day/President Donald Trump’s birthday
July 3-5: Independence Day weekend
Aug. 25: 110th birthday of the National Park Service
Sept. 17: Constitution Day
Oct. 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Speaking of veterans, members of the military, military veterans and Gold Star Family members can get a pass for free entry to national parks. For others, it’s not free, but it can be a bargain: People age 62 and older can purchase a lifetime senior pass to the national parks for just $80 (plus a $12.50 processing fee). Up to three individuals age 16 and older who are in the car with a person holding a lifetime senior pass also get in free. (Children under 16 are always admitted for no cost.) Don’t overlook state parks, many of which are free for state residents.

The staff of HTTC want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful that students of the HTTC family are doing well. See you Monday.

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Tammie and I after handing out candy at the Boo in Burien. My thanks to Krisni who helped stuff baggies. We handed out over 340 baggies to kids. Had fun.