tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post839099355411431221..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: National ParksKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63081684443386824952016-04-09T01:57:23.915-04:002016-04-09T01:57:23.915-04:00We sure wish that Canada had something like that f...We sure wish that Canada had something like that for seniors. We also wish that anyone visiting a National Park in the U.S. could get that same price but we it is only available to U.S. citizens, oh well at least your $80 for a annual pass is a reasonable price.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70764089667156532682016-04-08T20:36:16.632-04:002016-04-08T20:36:16.632-04:00A few years ago, we were entering Zion NP for abou...A few years ago, we were entering Zion NP for about $25, the ranger asked if either of us were 65. She then sold my partner a lifetime Golden Pass good for entrance and 1/2 price fees at every National Park in the country, for $12. Also, we've never been charged for our scooter.Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62306229531368437492010-02-05T11:32:45.692-05:002010-02-05T11:32:45.692-05:00KarenInTheWoods and Steveio...Yes they are beautif...KarenInTheWoods and Steveio...Yes they are beautiful parks and we would much rather stay in a nat'l/provincal/state park, they are usally in nice wooded suroundings and well spaced apart with lots of hiking trails, but now with the cost of them, we may just go in for the day. Like you we stick to small county and municipal campgrounds or boondock.<br /><br />Its incredible that the US Parks charge for the scooter on the back!<br /><br />Trent and Teresa...glad you enjoyed the pictures. The parks in the east are great. We really loved Newfoundland and highly reccommend going there. It is harder to get to, but well worth it, if you love the outdoors, blackflies and mosquitos.<br /><br />Kevin is going to fire up Sherman soon and take him for a shor drive to make sure everything is working as it should before heading out March 1. Sure looking forward to that!<br /><br />Nothing beats being out on the road!!!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43344290686778361632010-02-05T10:19:52.277-05:002010-02-05T10:19:52.277-05:00Very nice photos and write up, Ruth !! We have bee...Very nice photos and write up, Ruth !! We have been to many Nat'l Parks in the west, but Teresa and I have never been farther east than Manitoba. We want to spend time getting to know the eastern half of our country, for sure.<br /><br />We love planning and talking about our future travels. I can only imagine how awesome it will be when we can finally hit the road unchained from these jobs !! <br /><br />This weekend I get to go out to our storage yard, and shovel a foot of snow off our rig....so the solar panels can do their thing. I like to start the rig every month or so. I usually pick up a coffee, and just sit inside the motorhome, with a big goofy grin on my face...LOL.Trent and Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713372273661874041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87634665628866751802010-02-05T09:26:21.913-05:002010-02-05T09:26:21.913-05:00Your photos are beautiful and sure give us a peek ...Your photos are beautiful and sure give us a peek at what your National Parks have to offer. We have only been around Lake Superior on the Canadian side, and went into the provincial parks and found them very nice. But we will put some of these places on our map to visit in the future. <br /><br />Our state parks in the U.S. are getting higher and higher in costs, especially if you are an out of state visitor. By the time you pay all the associated fees with reservations, vehicle passes and camping fee, it's around $50 a night too. They even charge us a vehicle pass fee for our scooter up on the back rack, even if we are not using it, and the wheels won't be touching the ground. Go figger. <br /><br />So we hang more to the National Forest campgrounds, COE parks and smaller county and township parks in our areas to make RVing affordable. <br /><br />Karen and Steveio<br />(Blog) http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.com