Governor Sandoval proclaims Saturday Public Lands Day; free access to all Nevada State Parks
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:25am
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a proclamation declaring this Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 as Nevada’s inaugural “Public Lands Day.” Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate with a “fee-free” day at all Nevada’s State Parks. Fees, including entrance, camping, and boating will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
The Silver State has celebrated Public Lands Day for many years and this legislative session, the day was officially designated in state law.
“Nevada is proud to have more than two dozen state parks and recreation areas for adventurers of all ages. State parks are fantastic destinations for a novice’s overnight camping trip, a morning walk with friends, or to spend an afternoon with the whole family,” said Sandoval. “I encourage all Nevadans to take advantage of ‘fee-free’ day, celebrate Public Lands Day and explore your Nevada!”
Go here for a list of state parks.
The governor encourages Nevadans celebrating Public Lands Day to use hashtags #ExploreYourNV and #NVPublicLandsDay on social media.
Nevada Public Lands Day is also an opportunity for individuals and families to take the State Parks Passport Challenge and add a stamp to their passport booklet. If they don’t have a passport booklet yet, they can pick one up while visiting any state park. Once visitors have their passports stamped at 15 state parks, they earn a free annual day-use pass to all Nevada State Parks. Go here to learn more about Nevada’s state parks.
