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''Golden Age Passport'' was a pass issued by the National Park Service until January 1, 2007. It has been replaced with the ''Senior Pass'' of the new pass series now called America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004.〔(Authorizing Legislation )〕〔(America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass )〕〔(National Park Service - Frequently Asked Questions )〕〔 (Senior Discounts to National Parks Have Changed )〕 The Senior Pass is a lifetime entrance pass to United States national parks for those 62 years and older.〔 To obtain this a senior citizen need only go to any National Park Service facility that charges an entrance fee with the following: * Proof of age (must be 62 years or older).〔(How to Obtain a Golden Age Passport )〕 * Proof of citizenship (must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States)〔 * Ten Dollars cash (the one-time processing fee as of January 1, 2008).〔 * Twenty Dollars by mail from the US Geological Survey (extra $10 is for postage and handling)〔 (Twenty Dollar fee by mail ) 〕 Some consider this one of the best travel bargains in the United States.〔(Golden Age Passport (National Parks) )〕〔(Seniors (62 and over) Can Get Free Pass to National Parks )〕〔(Sometimes Age Is a Bargain - 62 or Older? Enjoy the Best Bargain in the USA! )〕〔(Kiplinger's Retirement Report )〕〔(Full-timers: Free (or almost free) Park Passes )〕〔(Best Travel Deal in America )〕 ==Conditions== The National Park Service words the ''Senior Pass'' on their website as: ''This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Valid at Federal recreation entrance or standard amenity fee sites for: pass holder and occupants of single, private, non-commercial vehicle OR one motorcycle; OR pass holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees are charged. The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.''〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Golden Age Passport」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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