06-05-2008, 06:06 AM
Here's information on what the state of Oregon is doing for veterens & active military - The State of Utah should try to shows there support by doing something simular.
Veterans with Disabilities & Active Military On Leave
Free camping and day use of Oregon State Pars for Veterans with Disabilities & Active Military On Leave.
I got my card already but thought that there may be others out there that didn’t know about this program.
[url "http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/fee_waivers.shtml"][#336633]http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/fee_waivers.shtml[/#336633][/url]
Oregon State Parks Identification Cards
OPRD issues park access identification cards to every qualifying veteran who submits a completed application for the fee waiver, which applies to the use of RV and tent campsites and visits to all 26 of OPRD’s day-use-fee parks.
To apply for the identification card, veterans with a service-connected disability must:
1. Obtain a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (1220 SW 3rd, Portland OR 97204) stating the veteran has a service-connected disability.
2. Fill out and submit a short, one-page Oregon Parks and Recreation Department application. The application is available in three different ways: online at [url "http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/docs/2006_vet_app.pdf"][#336633]http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/docs/2006_vet_app.pdf[/#336633][/url], from state park offices and by calling 1-800-551-6949 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
3. Mail or bring the application and a copy of the letter from Veterans Affairs to:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
ATTN: Veteran’s Park Pass
2501 SW 1st Ave, Suite 100
Portland OR 97201-4751
After the application is processed, OPRD sends the identification card in the mail, even to veterans who choose to drop off their completed forms. The card is valid for four years.
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Veterans with Disabilities & Active Military On Leave
Free camping and day use of Oregon State Pars for Veterans with Disabilities & Active Military On Leave.
I got my card already but thought that there may be others out there that didn’t know about this program.
[url "http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/fee_waivers.shtml"][#336633]http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/fee_waivers.shtml[/#336633][/url]
Oregon State Parks Identification Cards
OPRD issues park access identification cards to every qualifying veteran who submits a completed application for the fee waiver, which applies to the use of RV and tent campsites and visits to all 26 of OPRD’s day-use-fee parks.
To apply for the identification card, veterans with a service-connected disability must:
1. Obtain a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (1220 SW 3rd, Portland OR 97204) stating the veteran has a service-connected disability.
2. Fill out and submit a short, one-page Oregon Parks and Recreation Department application. The application is available in three different ways: online at [url "http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/docs/2006_vet_app.pdf"][#336633]http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/docs/2006_vet_app.pdf[/#336633][/url], from state park offices and by calling 1-800-551-6949 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
3. Mail or bring the application and a copy of the letter from Veterans Affairs to:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
ATTN: Veteran’s Park Pass
2501 SW 1st Ave, Suite 100
Portland OR 97201-4751
After the application is processed, OPRD sends the identification card in the mail, even to veterans who choose to drop off their completed forms. The card is valid for four years.
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