In celebration of Veterans Day, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests will waive fees their charges at recreation sites and trails on Nov. 11, announced Forest Supervisor Paul Bradley.

Fees at all-day use (including motorized trail fees) and overnight camping sites will be waived, except for camping facilities included in the National Reservation System (Buck Hall Recreation Area on the coast and Whetstone Camp in the mountains).

In announcing the Veterans Day fee waiver, Bradley said, “We want to thank those veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have, and continue to protect our nation. We hope this fee-free day will encourage veterans, members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families to take advantage of their public lands for outdoor recreation pursuits on this day and throughout the year.”

For more information about recreation opportunities in the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, visit www.fs.fed.us/fms.