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Your Prescription: National Parks

Get out and get active on Park Rx Day, join rangers for physical activities or create your own adventure.

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Thanking Our Volunteers

During National Volunteer Week and all year, we'd like to say thank you to our amazing volunteers helping to care for national parks.

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Earth Day

It's all connected. Find ways to get involved in protecting the planet—and parks—in celebration of Earth Day on April 22.

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"Explore, Learn, and Protect!"

Kids of all ages are invited to national parks on April 15th for a National Junior Ranger Day. Come earn your badge!

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Heading Out?

Use a trip planning guide to help prepare for your next adventure in a national park before, during, and after your excursion.

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What's Your Park Story?

We are sharing our stories of personal connections with "park" places. What is yours?

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Social Media

Follow, share, and be a part of the conversation on official National Park Service social media channels.

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Photos, Videos, Webcams & More

Explore the national parks through multimedia. Search for photos, videos, webcams, and audio files on any topic.



Last updated: April 15, 2024