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National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Maureen Breslin , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points On August 25th, visitors can enjoy free admission to the national parks in the area, celebrating the National Park Service's birthday. The National Park Service is turning 110 years old on August 25th.
The National Park Service is turning 110 years old on August 25th. To mark this occasion, all national parks will offer free admission on this day. Several national parks in the Midwest will participate in this free admission offer.
These parks are located throughout the Midwest region. Further details about the participating parks are available.
On August 25th, visitors can enjoy free admission to the national parks in the area, celebrating the National Park Service's birthday.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The National Park Service is turning 110 years old on August 25th. To mark this occasion, all national parks will offer free admission on this day. Several national parks in the Midwest will…
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