Many snowbirds -- the kind that actually fly -- are back in the Everglades National Park for the cold season.

So as a treat to honor America's service men and women, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is offering free admission to national parks and other federal areas Wednesday on Veterans' Day.

Visitors to recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our military men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world, Salazar said.

In South Florida that includes Biscayne and Everglades National Parks.

``The sacrifices and achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces can never be understated. We invite all of our visitors to enjoy this fee-free day and take time out . . . to remember our servicemen and women,'' Salazar said.

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