Yellowstone waives admission for day

By The Associated Press

YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. – If you’re looking to take one more trip to Yellowstone before the snow flies, Saturday just might be the day to go. No admission will be charged in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Yellowstone's Norris Geyser

On that day, park officials say entrance fees for the park including fees for commercial tours will be waived.

National Public Lands Day began in 1994. Last year, more than 175,000 volunteers worked on 2,000 events at parks around the country.