National Park Week kicks off April 20 with free entrance to national parks. Various festivities will continue through April 28.
National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams said, “During National Park Week, and throughout the year, I encourage people to discover and enjoy the natural, cultural, historical and recreational opportunities available in national parks and through National Park Service community programs.”
NPS provides trip planning guides, safety tips and detailed park information on their website and app.
Each day of National Park Week will feature a dedicated aspect. Related people, partners, places and stories will be celebrated each day.
To join the social media conversation, participants can use the #NationalParkWeek handle.
The designated days include:
- April 20: Discovery: Free park entrance.
- April 21: Volunteers: 23,000 people volunteered with NPS in the last year.
- April 22: Earth Day
- April 23: Innovation
- April 24: Workforce Wednesday
- April 25: Youth Engagement
- April 26: Community Connections – There are 100 community-based NPS programs.
- April 27: Junior Ranger Day: Children can become Junior Rangers online or through in-person events.
- April 28: Arts in Parks
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