News Release

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

2113 Osuna Road NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

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Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands
Waives Day-Use Fees for National Public Lands Day
on September 28, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – September 26, 2024 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) will waive fees at many day-use recreation sites for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.

As the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity for more Americans to get outdoors and connect with their public lands. https://www.neefusa.org/npld

The theme for NPLD 2024 is “Together for Tomorrow.” From trail maintenance to tree planting, beach clean-ups to forest bathing, and more, volunteers of all ages and abilities will roll up their sleeves and join forces for a common goal—stewarding America's natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

www.neefusa.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2024

The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal agencies to encourage Americans to visit their public lands. The final fee-free day in 2024 will be Thursday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, which commemorates the end of World War I and pays tribute to military heroes, past and present.

If you plan to visit National Forests or National Grasslands over the weekend, know before you go. https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go and know the 7 Leave No Trace Principles https://lnt.org/:

• Plan ahead and prepare

• Travel and camp on durable surfaces

• Dispose of waste properly

• Leave what you find

• Minimize campfire impacts

• Respect wildlife

• Be considerate of other visitors

For more information on Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Recreation go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/cibola/recreation