To show appreciation for their service, Alabama State Parks would like to provide veterans with free admission to the parks that charge an entrance fee or day-use area fees.

To accomplish this, the parks system is asking guests to consider sponsoring a veteran by making a donation. Donations, combined with other sponsor contributions, allow the system to continue the free admission program.

Donations may be made:

• Online at alapark.com;

• At any manned gate (most gates are cash only); or

• At most point-of-sale cash registers in park offices, restaurants, camp stores and golf shops (cash or card).

All sponsorship contributions stay at the park of your preference.