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The National Park Service's latest program has been designed to show appreciation for military personnel by issuing free admission passes for members of the military on active duty and their dependents. The passes will be valid at all 397 national parks and good for a year from the month obtained.

The pass also provides free entry to scenic areas and preserves managed by the U .S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Reclamation. It can be obtained, in person, with a current military identification card at entrances to those locations as well as the parks.

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If you can't make it to Yosemite National Park, have no fear. Thanks to the park's webcam, you can view the park in all its glory from the comfort of your home!

The HD camera went live pointed on Yosemite Falls last week, allowing anyone with computer access to watch in stunning detail. It's updated every 30 seconds through a high-speed DSL connection. Its the fourth webcam the Yosemite Conservancy has set up -- three others include cameras pointed towards Half Dome and El Capitan.

So check it out now. Click here to view the Yosemite Falls live webcam! Click here to view Yosemite Falls live webcam!

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Memorial Day is just a few weeks away! Check out the top parks to visit over the holiday weekend and start planning your getaway now.

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While the Grand Canyon may be the most popular national park, the most visited units in the parks system is in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park is not one continuous location, but rather a collection of areas that includes several areas of San Francisco. It contains famous tourist attractions like Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz, and the Presidio of San Francisco. The park is the perfect place for a hike, bike ride, picnic, or stroll with your dog. Learn more now!