KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is offering two free days this month at its recreation sites across the country.

It announced Friday that it will be waiving fees in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The USACE has more than 2,600 recreation areas nationwide.

According to the USACE, the waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events, the USACE said.

"Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage," the USACE said in a news release.

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