See the Grandest Sites for One Low Price!

Good afternoon, Live Better than a Billionaire-a-Holics!

Are you feeling motivated this afternoon? I certainly hope so.

As I thought about some of the enthusiastic reactions I've had to my post this morning, I realized that many people are already sliding into the long weekend. So here's a bonus blog to help you get ready for the Fourth of July!

Do you have plans for the national parks this weekend?

If not, you should. What better place to experience this great country than in the areas we've set aside for future generations to understand their heritage?

Also, the national parks are a great deal.

And I'll bet you didn't know how great a deal they are. Even a billionaire will want to take this deal.

For instance, if you are 62 or older, you can pay a one-time $10 fee and have a LIFETIME PASS FOR YOU, FOR SPOUSE AND YOUR CHILDREN. This is called a Golden Age Passport (go to nationalparks.org to sign up). So instead of paying $20 for a car to enter the Grand Canyon, you'll pay nothing!

In addition, this pass gives you a 50% discount on activities and services at the parks like camping, boat launching and swimming.

What if you're not yet 62? The deal is still great. For $50, you can have an annual pass that covers unlimited admissions by the carload. Keep in mind that most national park admissions are good for a week so you'll probably need to have 3-5 admissions at different parks . . . or in the same park in different weeks . . . before you save money. Full details are at nationalparks.org.

On a driving vacation through the national parks, you'll have no trouble saving money with these great deals.

What are you waiting for?

Donald W. Mitchell, Your Dream Concierge

Copyright 2005 Donald W. Mitchell

Be sure to check out my blog dated May 30, 2005 on Plan Your Best Fourth of July! To find that blog, keep clicking on the oldest blog entry you can find in the right hand column until you find the title "Plan Your Best Fourth of July."