National parks waive entrance fees on MLK Day

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- All national parks across the country are waiving their entrance fees on Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Fees for camping and other activities will still apply.

At Sequoia National Park, you are invited to participate in a day of volunteer service and education. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foothills Visitor Center at 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271.

Participants may volunteer as part of a native plant garden restoration project or help conduct plant surveys. Other activities include ranger-led hikes, investigation stations, a photo booth, a button-making station and more. For more information, call (559) 565-4212.