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Vets, Active-Duty Military Get Free Pass to State Parks
Initiative lasts through Dec. 31
All active-duty military, along with veterans residing in Virginia, can enter state parks for free today through the end of the year.
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the measure this week as part of the 75th anniversary of the state parks system, which opened June 15, 1936.
Family members of active-duty servicemen and women also will be able to enter for free, regardless of whether that person is with them.
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In most cases, the only fee to be waived is for parking.
To enter, active-duty personnel and their family must have appropriate identification. Veterans need a retired military ID card or their DD214 discharge form.
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About 327,000 active-duty military personnel and 823,000 veterans live in Virginia, according to the Governor's Office.
State park fees will be waived for everyone June 13 to 19.
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