You don’t have to pay to enjoy nature this upcoming weekend, as 100 of the 396 National Parks that charge admission are free to all, in part to celebrate the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The fee waiver January 14 to January 16, 2012 includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees but not camping reservations or fees to third parties.

These are the first fee-free days in 2012. Mark your calendar for other national park fee-free days in 2012:

*April 21-29
(National Park Week)

*June 9
(Get Outdoors Day)

*September 29
(National Public Lands Day)

*November 10-12
(Veterans Day weekend)

Consider combining the free admission with discounts and special offers from park partners and neighboring businesses:

National Park Hospitality Association
National Parks Promotions Council