National Parks Senior Passes going up in $ soon!

[Bandera]

I have a senior pass. The hard thing is finding a place that will issue the motorcycle sticker. I have checked the national parks website for the senior pass, it will list several places where you should be able to pick-up the motorcycle sticker. I usually run in to " never heard of that" or " yes we are authorized, but they have not sent me the stickers".

The last place I was able to pick up the sticker was at Big Ben, TX. I hope I can get it issued in St. George, UT.

Michael

[jaherbst]

I have a senior pass. The hard thing is finding a place that will issue the motorcycle sticker. I have checked the national parks website for the senior pass, it will list several places where you should be able to pick-up the motorcycle sticker. I usually run in to " never heard of that" or " yes we are authorized, but they have not sent me the stickers".

The last place I was able to pick up the sticker was at Big Ben, TX. I hope I can get it issued in St. George, UT.

Michael

Never heard of the sticker. Always just flash my card whatever I am driving.

​Jack

[Highwayman2013]

One time fee of $80? I pay that for an annual pass.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

One time fee of $80? I pay that for an annual pass.

Annual pass for what? Surely not National Parks. Or is that the charge for those who aren't senior qualified?

[ARtraveler]

Right on about getting a Senior Pass for National Parks. It is a one time fee--I think I paid about $20 for mine back when I turned 62 or so.

It has admitted me and the passengers into many National Parks over the years. Mine is like a credit card and all I have to do is flash it to the ranger and I am in.

It's still a good deal at $80--IMO.

[Highwayman2013]

Annual pass for what? Surely not National Parks. Or is that the charge for those who aren't senior qualified?

Not everyone is senior qualified. LOL

[PrairieSpyder]

Annual pass for what? Surely not National Parks. Or is that the charge for those who aren't senior qualified?

If you're 62+ years old, you can get a Senior pass for $10 at a NP or $20 by mail until the price goes up to $80.

[murphybrown]

I've had my Senior, National Park, Pass for a couple decades and use it alot...got it laminated so it wouldn't wear out...No stickers for me...'cause I don't like them on my windshield...
Dang a couple days ago I was told I was to OLD to do some "adventure activities"...huh what's that all about??? Guess I should have fibbed and said I was only 67!!!
Can't win 'em all...but can try..

[Utah Geezer]

Just picked mine up today. Just turned 62 last week which you have to be to be eligible for the pass. Heard the price was going up on the news so I took the opportunity to ride up to Zion's Park this morning for breakfast at Oscar's then to the entrance to get a pass for my wife and I. $20 for two senior lifetime passes. August 1 they go up to $80 each. That would have been $140 more than I paid. The difference more than paid for breakfast. See ya all in St. George.

[Major spyder]

Here is the online site for passes:

https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default...pplication.pdf

[1051]

Just an FYI we have until August 28th.

"In order to meet requirements set by legislation passed by Congress in December 2016, the price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80. The change will take effect Aug. 28."

[Chupaca]

I actually got mine in St. George at the Red Rock Ralley. Didn't even know about them and I've been old a long time...

[UtahPete]

Never heard of the sticker. Always just flash my card whatever I am driving.​Jack

I agree. No sticker, just plastic ID card.

[Bandera]

To get the motorcycle sticker, you show your senior pass and motorcycle registration and they will give you a sticker (free of charge) so you do not have to pull out the card, they just have to look at the sticker. The sticker is only good for a year. So you have to keep getting a new one every year. It is just difficult finding a national park that has them to issue.

Regards

Never heard of the sticker. Always just flash my card whatever I am driving.

​Jack

[Chasinsparks]

I receive a lifetime pass for being 100% disabled veteran when wife I went into a National Park for the first time on our bike, I asked the attendant working what to do in a case where the gate is not manned since we cannot just hang it from out mirror and lock the door.

I was told to either just park and it should be ok when they see a bike they assume they person has a pass and or just leave your phone number on the seat so if you are away from your bike they could call and verify you had the pass (and you could get that added benefits of all the freaks calling you too). I did not like either of the answers but that is what I got.

[ABQSpyder]

Hey Jack

They have then at Saguaro National Park (West) on Kinney
I personally think they are to cheap and the National Parks need funds. IMHO

[AZ Y Factor]

Hey Jack

They have then at Saguaro National Park (West) on Kinney
I personally think they are to cheap and the National Parks need funds. IMHO

I got my decal for my Spyder at Saguaro National Park East. Ranger told me about them. Ranger said they were going to be fining people without one on their vehicles. To many people going into the park without a pass before the rangers get to the booth in the mornings. So the rangers would do a drive through the park first thing to see who had their park passs on their vehicles those without get a ticket.

[blitzkreig]

Parks Canada National Parks pass to all of Canada's National parks is free this year. 2017 is Canada's 150th birthday and so the gift. Plus the Canadian dollar is trading at 30% off par with the American dollar. Such a deal !!!

[Chasinsparks]

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
How do I display my pass?

Your pass must be fixed to a section of untinted windscreen on the right-hand side of your motor vehicle, where it doesn’t obstruct the driver's vision. For motorcycles, it’s recommended the annual pass be stuck to a registration label holder (available from auto accessory stores) which is affixed to any suitable mounting or bracket at the front-left-hand side of the motorcycle.

[kep-up]

Picked mine up today at Denali. Cost will be going to $80.00 end of August. Just in time for the leaf-peepers in the lower 48. It's good for the bearer and 3 additional people in the group.

[rustynail51]

we got our national park last year just a plastic card just show the card and drive in works at all national parks never heard about a sticker except in state parks like here in Minnesota motorcyclists here get state park passes that are cards, stickers must be displayed on the windshield only on autos, trucks, or RVs.

[PrairieSpyder]

I have a senior pass. The hard thing is finding a place that will issue the motorcycle sticker. I have checked the national parks website for the senior pass, it will list several places where you should be able to pick-up the motorcycle sticker. I usually run in to " never heard of that" or " yes we are authorized, but they have not sent me the stickers".

The last place I was able to pick up the sticker was at Big Ben, TX. I hope I can get it issued in St. George, UT.

Michael

My senior pass isn't a sticker but a card I carry.

[UtahPete]

The last place I was able to pick up the sticker was at Big Ben, TX. I hope I can get it issued in St. George, UT.

Isn't Big Ben in London? How did you get your bike over there? Or, did someone bring it over to Texas like a lot of other landmarks that have come across the pond?