From the June 2001 Cyberspace News Benefits For Seniors State Benefits: New Jersey residents age 62 and older are entitled to a Senior Citizen Pass for state parks. This pass allows any holder free entry and free parking at any park, forest or historic site that is administered by the Division of Parks & Forestry. Note that this pass does not include overnight camping or other fees within the facilities. Applications for a Senior Citizen Pass should be made to: Administrative Services Division of Parks & Forestry NJ Department of Environmental Protection PO Box 404 Trenton, NJ 08625-0404 Or you can call them at 1/800-843-6420 or 609/984-0370. For more information, log onto:         www.state.nj.us/health/senior/benefits/recreation.htm#pass Proof of age must be submitted with the application. Federal Benefits: The Golden Age Passport is a lifetime entrance permit for people age 62 and older. The permit covers national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife refuges that charge entrance fees. It also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees which are charged for facilities and services like parks, which are charged for facilities and services like parking, camping, etc. The Golden Age Passport admits the permit holder and a carload of accompanying guests. When entry is not via private car, the passport admits the permit holder, spouse, and children. This permit must be obtained in person and is available at most federally-operated recreation areas. There is a one-time $10 processing charge; proof of age must be supplied. You can apply at: 1. The Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Place, Morristown (the museum behind the Ford Mansion) 2. The Edison National Historic Site, Main Street and Lakeside Avenue, West Orange For more information, contact: Director, Mid-Atlantic Region Office National Park Service 200 Chestnut Street US Customs House Building Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215/597-0718 For more information, log onto: www.state.nj.us/health/senior/federal benefits/recreation.htm Thanks to George Morris for this information!