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These 4 Georgia parks will be free to families on Presidents Day and 8 other days this year

A pair of binoculars rise from the River Boardwalk Trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center as Paul Jusiewicz fishes from his boat along the river in Roswell on Saturday, December 27, 2014. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
A pair of binoculars rise from the River Boardwalk Trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center as Paul Jusiewicz fishes from his boat along the river in Roswell on Saturday, December 27, 2014. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
By Stephanie Toone
Feb 15, 2017

The National Park Service is commemorating it’s 100th birthday by offering free admission to several nature and historical sites on Monday and eight other days this year.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is one of the four Georgia sites that will waive its admission fee on Presidents Day and dates in April, August, September and November.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in Oglethorpe,

Cumberland Island National Seashore in St. Mary's

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park The savings offered at the 400 parks around the country ranges between $3 to $30 per

These are the dates to mark your calendar for free entry into these nature and historical sites in 2017:

•    February 20: Presidents' Day

The full list of Georgia parks offering free admission as a part of the campaign can be found here.

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