Free admission to national parks this weekend for National Public Land Day

National parks and forests, among other federal attractions will waive entrance fees on Saturday to celebrate National Public Land Day.

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National Public Lands Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of September to promote the enjoyment of the National Parks and overall volunteering to conserve public land around the country.

Considered one of the largest volunteer efforts in the United States, those interested in lending a helping hand can spend the weekend sprucing up trails and planting trees, to help preserve and protect some of America's most beautiful landmarks.

A list of nationwide volunteer projects can be found here.

Wisconsin National Public Land:

• Apostle Islands: National Lakeshore.
• Ice Age: National Scenic Trail.
• North County: National Scenic Trail.
• Saint Croix: National Scenic Riverway.

For more information on the U.S. National Park Service, click here.