Memorial Day and every day, national parks honor families of fallen
How to get free admission to national parks Gold Star Families simply need to download and print a free access voucher, which they sign and either present upon arrival or place on their dashboard at unattended sites. By signing it, they self-certify they are "eligible next of kin (NOK) of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a qualifying situation, such as war, an international terrorist attack or a military operation outside of the United States while serving in the United States Armed Forces." Veterans can receive a pass by presenting one of the following ...