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Take a hike! Free entry to national parks on MLK Day

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9 years ago

January 16, 2017

A view of Rocky Mount, Shenandoah National Park.

FRONT ROYAL — The five Virginia national parks that usually charge an entrance fee are free Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Shenandoah National Park, which includes Skyline Drive, Assateague Island National Seashore, Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway’s Great Falls Park and Prince William Forest Park will be free to the public on Monday.

While no entrances fees will be collected, camping and tour fees might still apply.

Other free days at national parks this year include President’s Day on Feb. 20.

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Take a hike! Free entry to national parks on MLK Day

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Take a hike! Free entry to national parks on MLK Day

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