Thread: Veterans FREE fishing Weekend...

Press Release

State Parks Honor Veterans with Weekend of Free Admission

November 05, 2013

In honor of Veterans Day, Alabama State Parks will waive the entrance fee for veterans at all of its 22 state parks November 9-11, 2013. Anyone who indicates they are a veteran will be admitted into the park day-use areas without charge. No identification will be required.

Veterans have been leaders in the development of state parks and other public lands across the country. Several of Alabama’s state parks were developed with help from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which employed numerous veterans.

“Our parks and public lands are places for reflection and serenity, and they stand as a tribute to those who have served our great nation,” said Greg Lein, Alabama State Parks Director. “While Alabama State Parks is still working to maintain full funding levels, it is important to honor our veterans and other partners who make our parks system possible.”

Alabama’s 22 state parks are conveniently located throughout the state. From the mountain ranges of the north, to the beaches of Gulf State Park, recreational options abound including lodges, camping, golfing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, swimming and much more. For more information about Alabama State Parks, visit www.alapark.com.

In 2014, the state’s park system will celebrate a milestone — its 75th anniversary. More information about the Alabama State Parks 75th Anniversary Celebration will be posted at www.alapark.com during the coming months. Visit the website often for lodging, camping and dining specials and event announcements.

The Alabama State Parks Division operates and maintains 22 state parks encompassing approximately 48,000 acres of land and water. These Parks rely on visitor fees and the support of other Partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations. To learn more about Alabama State Parks, visit Alabama State Parks.

Should be EVERY day IMHO.
God bless our veterans!

"Should be every day." I fully agree with that!

Originally Posted by Haywire

"Should be every day." I fully agree with that!

I agree whole heartedly with that sentiment.

and family too....they sure do sacrifice a lot also
Monday 11th..... Golden Coral is advertising veterans eat free after 4pm as a thank you to our Vets

Does this mean State Pier fishing fee is waived for Sunday and Monday?

Originally Posted by Pier#r

Press Release



Should be EVERY day IMHO.
God bless our veterans!

Veterans day weekend

4 messages
John Anderson <anderson.m.john@gmail.com> Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM
To: gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov

Is the pier free to access for veterans?

Gulf StatePark <Gulf.StatePark@dcnr.alabama.gov> Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM
To: John Anderson <anderson.m.john@gmail.com>

Hi John,
The pier is offering free sightseeing today.

Thank you,
Nicole Cabarrubia
Executive Assistant
Gulf State Park
20115 State Hwy 135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-948-7275 Ext. 105

From: John Anderson [mailto:anderson.m.john@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 11:14 PM
To: Gulf StatePark
Subject: Veterans day weekend
Is the pier free to access for veterans?
John Anderson <anderson.m.john@gmail.com> Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 10:39 AM
To: greg.lein@dcnr.alabama.gov

Sir,
I am confused why was the pier at gulf shores state park still fee based for fishing, and why they were only
participating on the 11th, for vets after the press release was issued?

Press Release

Gmail - Veterans day weekend https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui...d0&view=pt&sea...
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The Gulf Sate Park's response to my inquiry is included in the forwarded message.
Regards,
john anderson

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Lein, Greg <Greg.Lein@dcnr.alabama.gov> Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 11:30 AM
To: John Anderson <anderson.m.john@gmail.com>
Cc: "Laraway, Lisa" <Lisa.Laraway@dcnr.alabama.gov>, "Wishum, Tim" <Tim.Wishum@dcnr.alabama.gov>

Dear Mr. Anderson,
Our intention was to provide veterans free entrance to the parks in our system during the dates indicated in the press
release. Gulf State park is one of our parks that does not have a primary entrance gate into the park. As a
consequence we have controlled access and associated fees for areas like the pier and nature centre within the
campground. These circumstances require the park there to address this to program differently than our other parks,
waiving the general entrance fee at the pier but not the fishing fee. Ms. Cabarrubia appears to have responded on the
day she returned to work (Monday), and indicated the sightseeing fee was waived
for that day.

Sincerely,
Greg Lein, Director
AL State Parks

Sent from my iPhone

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Gmail - Veterans day weekend https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui...d0&view=pt&sea...
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nice of them to forget to mention that little part in the PR...

Red