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Federal Golden Age Passport You can purchase a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife refuges for $10. This also entitles you to a 50% discount on fees for facilities and services, such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching and cave tours. You can contact the National Park Service at 1-202-208-4747. Federal Golden Access Passport Free to the blind and disabled of any age. Lifetime entrance permits and discounts on fees to federal parks, monuments, historic sites and recreation areas throughout the U.S. Obtain passport in person at all National Park Service and Forest Service offices and National Park service areas where entrance fees are charged. NYS Parks - Golden Park Program New York State residents 62 and older may receive free vehicle access to state parks and recreational facilities, fee reduction to state historic sites and reductions on costs for some park activities. Empire State Senior Games This program combines sports and games with fitness, fun and fellowship while encouraging fitness as a lifelong activity for people age 55 and older. The State Office for the Aging and local offices for the aging cooperate with the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on this annual event. New York Sporting Licenses There are various discounts and fee waivers which may apply to military disabled or seniors over 65 for hunting and fishing licenses. Check with your local town or village clerk. "Gold Cards" Provides free entrance to many school events. Must be age 62+. Activities include sports and adult education. Hudson Opera House Columbia County Council on the Arts The Arts Council produces programs that advance the arts, including the following:
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