1) Give yourself the gift of good health at the park or at a virtual park.
Get out and enjoy the health benefits of the great outdoors. Get your dose of nature at home, in the neighborhood, on a nearby park or trail, or virtually.
Park fees are waived on the first day of National Park Week, at National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. You'll still have to pay fees for amenities or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
See our interactive map of the 50 State, National Parks, and Recreation Areas from the Las Vegas Strip. Please note that some places are not managed by the National Park Service and maybe not be included in the Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.
Can't visit in person? Celebrate outside the park 🏞️ Visit FindYourPark.com to find parks near you and new ways to experience them! Share your experiences using #FindYourPark and #EncuentraTuParque in social media!
Share your experience on social media using #YourParkStory #EarthDay #ParkRxDay #HealthyParksHealthyPeople
2. Know the National Park Week Theme Day and how you can join in! Find in-person and virtual events, or stay caught up on news.
For 2023, share "your park story" about your special connections with places in national parks or communities. Follow our stories on social media using #YourParkStory and consider sharing your own using #MyParkStory.
Looking for ideas for stories? Each day of National Park Week has a theme you can use. Share your park story about..
- April 22 each year is a global Earth Day celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. Earth Day kicks off our annual National Park Week celebration this year! Share your Earth Day experiences and favorite memories with parks using #EarthDay and #NationalParkWeek.
. . . discovery on Sunday, April 23.
- Saturday, April 29, 2023 is National Junior Ranger Day
No matter what age you are, you are invited to explore, learn, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. You can participate in the Junior Ranger program year-round and join this one-day celebration that is part of the annual National Park Week.
Here are a couple of ways you can celebrate National Junior Ranger Day:- Look to see if a park near you is hosting any Junior Ranger Day activities.
- View Junior Ranger events by state or event type in the calendar below.
- Participate in an online Junior Ranger program such as Junior Paleontologist and Night Explorers.
- Visit the NPS Kids Portal to plan a park experience, learn about free 4th Grader access, and access interactive and printable activities.
3. Download the free NPS App.
- Select a webcam to see the park virtually.
- Plan your visit by filtering your location or activity. Select News & Events to know what’s happening.
- Explore full park information and save it for offline use in case you need information and there is a low wifi signal at the park (which is true on most national parks).
4. Stamp your national park passport book on your visit at a national park. And earn virtual badges and a digital passport when you download the free ParkPassport App.
5. Become a National Park Service VIPs (Volunteers-In-Parks). Whether you give your time, talent, or treasure, National Park Week is one of the best times to celebrate the parks we love.
- Thank a volunteer. Are you visiting a national park site during National Park Week? Say thank you to the volunteers you meet!
- Sign up to volunteer. Learn more about volunteering or find a volunteer event near you.
- Share your volunteer experience. Are you a proud volunteer? Share a photo and your volunteer story. Be sure to tag @National Park Service and your favorite park, and use #NPSVolunteer and #NationalParkWeek.
You can make our great places better. Become a VIP and volunteer today!
This article was first published on National Park Week 2021 and is regularly updated every National Park Week. Disclaimer: The information contained in this post, to the best of the author's knowledge, was accurate at the time of publishing. We do our best to ensure and maintain the accuracy of this information.
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