Free Federal Park Pass

[shamrock]

Off subject but. People that visit National Parks may want to check this out. Not sure I understand it. Sounds like a cut back for disabled people and seniors. Maybe some of you can explain it.

http://www.modbee.com/breakingnews/story/1002007.html

[ScottCGAS]

I went to Pea Ridge National Military Park in AR and took my paperwork and rating decision and obtained my Disabled "free" park pass. I am glad for hadit, I would not have known I even qualified if I did not read it here..Thanks

[Notorious Kelly]

"Concessionaires" means the Forest Service has gone Corporate- outsourced federal responsibility to the civilian sector who then seeks to increase profit, like at private prisons.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out recently that Oregon State Parks are free up to 10 days a month for disabled veterans. Since I had to return to the state to continue my VA disability process, I've made heavy use of the parks, which are beautiful and well-maintained.

Be sure to check your state's policies on the disabled; national forests aren't the only game in town! :(

[SAC Crewdog]

I've been camping in the NF and NP system for years. The free park access and 50% camping discount for disabled vets is a blessing. I wouldn't be able to do it otherwise. To have a profiteering concessionaire determine that I can't have this discount and will also charge me higher fees to use the land I've sworn to protect and paid taxes for, hits me right in the gut.

I'll be writing my lawmakers and contacting the NF to express my concern. I hope you will too.

[Berta]

YOU BET -this is ridiculous-

Our radio station lost power last night- John Basser and Jerrel Cook had a show planned on this very issue.

Next Wednesday they will be doing that show.

I told Jerrel today I wonder what AARP's stand will be on this crap- this affects not only disabled veterans but all senior citizens.

The very population that didnt get a COLA is expected to pay more now due to this ridiculous (and in my opinion discriminatory) new idea.

My neighbors in their 70s depend on this benefit. He is retired USAF with SC disabilities. They depend on the camping discounts.

The odd thing is that how can the NPs get more money from this idea- many seniors and disabled vets will not be able to afford this expense in addition to the chronic rising gas prices and will probably have to find other interests away from the NOPs.

[*Bergie*]

Off subject but. People that visit National Parks may want to check this out. Not sure I understand it. Sounds like a cut back for disabled people and seniors. Maybe some of you can explain it.

http://www.modbee.com/breakingnews/story/1002007.html

Should we all complain to our Congressman and House Rep, or what?

Bergie