Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend

Independence Day weekend brings one of the year’s best outdoor deals: every national park in the country drops its entrance fee from –5. For Bay Area residents, that means day trips to spots like Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods, and other nearby federal lands are entirely free to enter. This is a great window to visit parks you’ve been putting off because of entrance costs. Check the individual park’s website before you go for hours, facility availability, and any special Independence Day programming they may be hosting.