Where in the world: 8-day Old West Adventure
Book by: Until Sold Out
Departure Dates: May – September 28 ’17
Cost: $1,095
Why I Like It: All the highlights of five western states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah) for one low price and leave the driving to someone else! Just sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery or take a cat nap on route to your next thrilling destination. Highlights include Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Indian Museum of North America, Black Hills, Presidential Walk, Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Billings, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Tetons, Snake River Float Trip, Old Faithful Geyser, Jackson, Teton National Forest, National Oregon Trail Center, Lava Hot Springs, Salt Lake City, and much more! This price includes all sightseeing and admission fees, transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, taxes and fees, deluxe hotels (including a two-night stay at the Old Faithful Inn), breakfast daily, and four lunches or dinners.
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Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
Terrance,the National Zoo in Washington, DC is free but they charge for parking, $16 for Ist three hours and $22 for longer. Kind of steep since I paid $5 sbout 20 yrs ago. Most parking places are filled by 10:30am. This is off their own website. There may be additional parking in area but not sure.
Even though you posted this under “Western Adventure” your comment is in reference to my post about “Twelve Free Things to Do in Washington, DC.” I mention this so others can follow our discussion. While it is true that parking is challenging in DC (as it is in every big city and tourist destination in America–try finding parking in Charleston any time of year). Hey, you even pay an additional fee for parking in most major cities on top of your hotel room charge! But back to zoo parking. There is a flat fee of $22 for day parking at the zoo, but street parking on side streets around the zoo is free. You have to get there early or late or get lucky to get steet parking. Also, there is a discount for zoo members and it is free for FONZ members. Furthermore, visitors can reserve parking in advance through Parking Panda. At least admission to the zoo is free! The average zoo admission cost in America is $20pp for adults, so this is still a good deal.