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National Park Week
April 20 – 28, 2024National Park Week is an annual celebration of America’s national parks – from iconic vistas to significant historical sites. This year, NPF invites you to celebrate our parks while learning more about the ways we all can help preserve these wonderful places.
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Connect with Parks You Love
At the National Park Foundation (NPF), we celebrate parks during National Park Week and all year long. Sign up to receive the latest NPF news, information on how you can support our national treasures, and travel ideas for your next trip to the parks.
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JOIN THE CELEBRATION
National Park Week invites us to reflect on what parks mean to us and what they provide for our communities, as well as commit to protecting these cherished places.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 22-28Make a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsMake a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsNPF partner Sun Outdoors will be donating $10 to NPF for every reservation made during National Park Week, and $2 for every engagement with their social media posts during the week.
- April 24, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsJoin NPF, NPS, The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps for a virtual event to hear from current and former Corps participants discussing their experience working and serving on public lands. The event will also cover topics related to sustainability, accessibility, historic preservation, and climate change.
- April 22-28Stream National Parks LiveStream National Parks LiveAs the first-ever Official Streaming Partner of the National Park Foundation, Paramount+ is helping provide unprecedented access to America’s iconic national parks. Starting April 22, live stream 7 national parks for 7 days on Paramount Plus.
- All Year LongVolunteer Your TimeVolunteer Your TimeWhile April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, you can volunteer at a national park all year round! With over 85 million acres to maintain, NPS has many projects that can use an extra hand – learn more about how to get involved.
- April 1-30Pledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyPledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyDownload the Coca-Cola +one mobile app and enter for a chance to win a national park prize pack*. Then join The Coca-Cola Company in taking a stewardship and sustainability park pledge. *No purchase necessary. 13+ in 50 US/DC, w/ web device. Ends 4/30. See Official Rules for details.
- AnytimeMake a Virtual VisitMake a Virtual VisitSometimes you can’t make it to a park in person. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the experience of a national park to you! Many parks offer digital tours and webcams you can experience anytime, anywhere.
- April 1-30Help Preserve Parks with KleenexHelp Preserve Parks with KleenexThis Earth Month, NPF partner Kleenex pledges to donate $.25 to NPF for every purchase of specially marked Kleenex packages.
- All Year LongBecome a Junior RangerBecome a Junior RangerJunior Ranger Day is April 27th this year and no matter what age you are, you’re invited to become a Junior Ranger! See if a nearby park is hosting activities or check out online Junior Ranger programs to earn your badge and pledge to protect our parks.
- April 1-31Take a Snapshot with Nature ValleyTake a Snapshot with Nature ValleyBecause nature is the best photo opp backdrop, during Earth Month NPF partner Nature Valley is celebrating pictures of nature with their #PicturePreservation giveaway. Snap a pic, use #PicturePreservation, and you can win a Nature Valley prize pack to power your next adventure.
- April 1-30Connecting People to Parks with American AirlinesConnecting People to Parks with American AirlinesDuring Earth Month, American Airlines customers can donate AAdvantage® miles to NPF through the Miles for our Planet initiative. These miles help fuel the NPF mission and create opportunities for more people to access our national parks.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEnjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 1-30Connecting People to Parks with American AirlinesConnecting People to Parks with American AirlinesDuring Earth Month, American Airlines customers can donate AAdvantage® miles to NPF through the Miles for our Planet initiative. These miles help fuel the NPF mission and create opportunities for more people to access our national parks.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEnjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 22-28Make a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsMake a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsNPF partner Sun Outdoors will be donating $10 to NPF for every reservation made during National Park Week, and $2 for every engagement with their social media posts during the week.
- April 24, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsJoin NPF, NPS, The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps for a virtual event to hear from current and former Corps participants discussing their experience working and serving on public lands. The event will also cover topics related to sustainability, accessibility, historic preservation, and climate change.
- April 22-28Stream National Parks LiveStream National Parks LiveAs the first-ever Official Streaming Partner of the National Park Foundation, Paramount+ is helping provide unprecedented access to America’s iconic national parks. Starting April 22, live stream 7 national parks for 7 days on Paramount Plus.
- All Year LongVolunteer Your TimeVolunteer Your TimeWhile April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, you can volunteer at a national park all year round! With over 85 million acres to maintain, NPS has many projects that can use an extra hand – learn more about how to get involved.
- April 1-30Pledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyPledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyDownload the Coca-Cola +one mobile app and enter for a chance to win a national park prize pack*. Then join The Coca-Cola Company in taking a stewardship and sustainability park pledge. *No purchase necessary. 13+ in 50 US/DC, w/ web device. Ends 4/30. See Official Rules for details.
- AnytimeMake a Virtual VisitMake a Virtual VisitSometimes you can’t make it to a park in person. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the experience of a national park to you! Many parks offer digital tours and webcams you can experience anytime, anywhere.
- April 1-30Help Preserve Parks with KleenexHelp Preserve Parks with KleenexThis Earth Month, NPF partner Kleenex pledges to donate $.25 to NPF for every purchase of specially marked Kleenex packages.
- All Year LongBecome a Junior RangerBecome a Junior RangerJunior Ranger Day is April 27th this year and no matter what age you are, you’re invited to become a Junior Ranger! See if a nearby park is hosting activities or check out online Junior Ranger programs to earn your badge and pledge to protect our parks.
- April 1-31Take a Snapshot with Nature ValleyTake a Snapshot with Nature ValleyBecause nature is the best photo opp backdrop, during Earth Month NPF partner Nature Valley is celebrating pictures of nature with their #PicturePreservation giveaway. Snap a pic, use #PicturePreservation, and you can win a Nature Valley prize pack to power your next adventure.
- April 1-30Connecting People to Parks with American AirlinesConnecting People to Parks with American AirlinesDuring Earth Month, American Airlines customers can donate AAdvantage® miles to NPF through the Miles for our Planet initiative. These miles help fuel the NPF mission and create opportunities for more people to access our national parks.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEnjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 22-28Make a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsMake a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsNPF partner Sun Outdoors will be donating $10 to NPF for every reservation made during National Park Week, and $2 for every engagement with their social media posts during the week.
- April 1-31Take a Snapshot with Nature ValleyTake a Snapshot with Nature ValleyBecause nature is the best photo opp backdrop, during Earth Month NPF partner Nature Valley is celebrating pictures of nature with their #PicturePreservation giveaway. Snap a pic, use #PicturePreservation, and you can win a Nature Valley prize pack to power your next adventure.
- April 1-30Connecting People to Parks with American AirlinesConnecting People to Parks with American AirlinesDuring Earth Month, American Airlines customers can donate AAdvantage® miles to NPF through the Miles for our Planet initiative. These miles help fuel the NPF mission and create opportunities for more people to access our national parks.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEnjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 22-28Make a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsMake a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsNPF partner Sun Outdoors will be donating $10 to NPF for every reservation made during National Park Week, and $2 for every engagement with their social media posts during the week.
- April 24, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsJoin NPF, NPS, The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps for a virtual event to hear from current and former Corps participants discussing their experience working and serving on public lands. The event will also cover topics related to sustainability, accessibility, historic preservation, and climate change.
- April 22-28Stream National Parks LiveStream National Parks LiveAs the first-ever Official Streaming Partner of the National Park Foundation, Paramount+ is helping provide unprecedented access to America’s iconic national parks. Starting April 22, live stream 7 national parks for 7 days on Paramount Plus.
- All Year LongVolunteer Your TimeVolunteer Your TimeWhile April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, you can volunteer at a national park all year round! With over 85 million acres to maintain, NPS has many projects that can use an extra hand – learn more about how to get involved.
- April 1-30Pledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyPledge to be a Park Steward with The Coca-Cola CompanyDownload the Coca-Cola +one mobile app and enter for a chance to win a national park prize pack*. Then join The Coca-Cola Company in taking a stewardship and sustainability park pledge. *No purchase necessary. 13+ in 50 US/DC, w/ web device. Ends 4/30. See Official Rules for details.
- AnytimeMake a Virtual VisitMake a Virtual VisitSometimes you can’t make it to a park in person. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the experience of a national park to you! Many parks offer digital tours and webcams you can experience anytime, anywhere.
- April 1-30Help Preserve Parks with KleenexHelp Preserve Parks with KleenexThis Earth Month, NPF partner Kleenex pledges to donate $.25 to NPF for every purchase of specially marked Kleenex packages.
- All Year LongBecome a Junior RangerBecome a Junior RangerJunior Ranger Day is April 27th this year and no matter what age you are, you’re invited to become a Junior Ranger! See if a nearby park is hosting activities or check out online Junior Ranger programs to earn your badge and pledge to protect our parks.
- April 1-31Take a Snapshot with Nature ValleyTake a Snapshot with Nature ValleyBecause nature is the best photo opp backdrop, during Earth Month NPF partner Nature Valley is celebrating pictures of nature with their #PicturePreservation giveaway. Snap a pic, use #PicturePreservation, and you can win a Nature Valley prize pack to power your next adventure.
- April 1-30Connecting People to Parks with American AirlinesConnecting People to Parks with American AirlinesDuring Earth Month, American Airlines customers can donate AAdvantage® miles to NPF through the Miles for our Planet initiative. These miles help fuel the NPF mission and create opportunities for more people to access our national parks.
- April 20Enjoy a Fee-Free DayEnjoy a Fee-Free DayEach year, NPS designates special days when parks that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone – it’s the perfect opportunity for all people to experience our parks!
- April 22-28Make a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsMake a Reservation with Sun OutdoorsNPF partner Sun Outdoors will be donating $10 to NPF for every reservation made during National Park Week, and $2 for every engagement with their social media posts during the week.
- April 24, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsThen/Now/Tomorrow: Empowering Our Future Conservation and Climate StewardsJoin NPF, NPS, The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps for a virtual event to hear from current and former Corps participants discussing their experience working and serving on public lands. The event will also cover topics related to sustainability, accessibility, historic preservation, and climate change.
Did You Know?
At the National Park Foundation, we celebrate parks all year long. Learn more about the fascinating scope of the National Park System and how NPF supports efforts to preserve parks and foster life-long connections to them.
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How many national park sites are there in the United States?
429! The National Park System encompasses 429 national parks in the United States and US territories, spanning more than 84 million acres (Nearly the size of California).
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When was the first National Park Week celebrated?
President George Bush proclaimed August 25-31, 1991, as the first National Park Week to honor the National Park Service’s 75th anniversary. Today, it’s celebrated annually in April alongside Earth Day!
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How many hours of service do volunteers contribute to national parks annually?
Nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute over 6.5 million hours of service annually in national parks. That’s equal to about 741 and a half years!
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Since 2014, how many volunteers has the National Park Foundation funded in parks across the country?
1.4 million volunteers... a contribution of over 2.6 million hours of service to national parks!
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How many pounds of waste does the National Park Service manage each year?
80 million pounds of waste, equivalent to the weight of about 182 Statues of Liberty.
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How many new water stations have been installed in 17 national parks since 2020?
With support from the National Park Foundation, over 98+ refill stations have been installed through NPF's Resilience & Sustainability programs.
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How many national park sites are there in the United States?
429! The National Park System encompasses 429 national parks in the United States and US territories, spanning more than 84 million acres (Nearly the size of California).
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When was the first National Park Week celebrated?
President George Bush proclaimed August 25-31, 1991, as the first National Park Week to honor the National Park Service’s 75th anniversary. Today, it’s celebrated annually in April alongside Earth Day!
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How many hours of service do volunteers contribute to national parks annually?
Nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute over 6.5 million hours of service annually in national parks. That’s equal to about 741 and a half years!
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Since 2014, how many volunteers has the National Park Foundation funded in parks across the country?
1.4 million volunteers... a contribution of over 2.6 million hours of service to national parks!
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How many pounds of waste does the National Park Service manage each year?
80 million pounds of waste, equivalent to the weight of about 182 Statues of Liberty.
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How many new water stations have been installed in 17 national parks since 2020?
With support from the National Park Foundation, over 98+ refill stations have been installed through NPF's Resilience & Sustainability programs.
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How many national park sites are there in the United States?
429! The National Park System encompasses 429 national parks in the United States and US territories, spanning more than 84 million acres (Nearly the size of California).
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When was the first National Park Week celebrated?
President George Bush proclaimed August 25-31, 1991, as the first National Park Week to honor the National Park Service’s 75th anniversary. Today, it’s celebrated annually in April alongside Earth Day!
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How many hours of service do volunteers contribute to national parks annually?
Nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute over 6.5 million hours of service annually in national parks. That’s equal to about 741 and a half years!
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Since 2014, how many volunteers has the National Park Foundation funded in parks across the country?
1.4 million volunteers... a contribution of over 2.6 million hours of service to national parks!
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How many pounds of waste does the National Park Service manage each year?
80 million pounds of waste, equivalent to the weight of about 182 Statues of Liberty.
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How many new water stations have been installed in 17 national parks since 2020?
With support from the National Park Foundation, over 98+ refill stations have been installed through NPF's Resilience & Sustainability programs.
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How many national park sites are there in the United States?
429! The National Park System encompasses 429 national parks in the United States and US territories, spanning more than 84 million acres (Nearly the size of California).
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When was the first National Park Week celebrated?
President George Bush proclaimed August 25-31, 1991, as the first National Park Week to honor the National Park Service’s 75th anniversary. Today, it’s celebrated annually in April alongside Earth Day!
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How many hours of service do volunteers contribute to national parks annually?
Nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute over 6.5 million hours of service annually in national parks. That’s equal to about 741 and a half years!
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Since 2014, how many volunteers has the National Park Foundation funded in parks across the country?
1.4 million volunteers... a contribution of over 2.6 million hours of service to national parks!
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How many pounds of waste does the National Park Service manage each year?
80 million pounds of waste, equivalent to the weight of about 182 Statues of Liberty.
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How many new water stations have been installed in 17 national parks since 2020?
With support from the National Park Foundation, over 98+ refill stations have been installed through NPF's Resilience & Sustainability programs.
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EXPLORE OUR NATIONAL PARKS
With over 400 national park sites to explore, there is always something new to discover! This National Park Week connect – or reconnect – with parks, and learn more about the many ways NPF supports parks and their communities.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPF StoryDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsBiscayne National Park in Florida is 95% underwater! Learn more about the NPF-supported projects that are helping safeguard Biscayne’s beautiful coral from the threats of climate change, disease, and marine debris.
- QuizFind Your Park QuizFind Your Park QuizUse the Find Your Park Quiz to get recommendations for parks best suited to your particular needs and wants.
- NPF Story Learn How Parks are Staying SustainableLearn How Parks are Staying SustainableNPF and partners, including Subaru of America, support waste reduction and diversion projects in parks like the Don’t Feed the Landfills initiative in Denali, Grand Teton, and Yosemite. With this initiative, NPF has helped the parks divert over 18 million pounds of waste since 2018!
- NPS EventsFind an Event in a ParkFind an Event in a ParkCheck out featured events, including in-person and virtual programs, happening in parks across the country.
- NPF Story Get to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleGet to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleSince 2018, NPF has granted more than $15 million to over 180 service corps crews. Meet one of the crews working along Musconetcong Wild & Scenic River, helping to repair trails along the river while preserving Ramapough Luunape ancestral sites.
- Tips for VisitorsVisit Parks SafelyVisit Parks SafelyWhether you’re seeking wide-open spaces or exploring a historic neighborhood, remember to plan ahead, know before you go, and follow Leave No Trace principles.
- NPF Story Meet the Park Stewards of TomorrowMeet the Park Stewards of TomorrowParks are forever and will require the careful preservation of generations to come – that's why NPF supports programs to connect youth with parks, such as Open OutDoors for Kids. Take a field trip with one group in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
- Entrance PassGet a Park PassGet a Park PassA great first step in planning your park visit is ensuring you have the right national park pass. Learn more about the different entrance passes.
- NPS AppDownload the NPS AppDownload the NPS AppKeep parks at your fingertips with the National Park Service (NPS) app – free for iOS and Android devices.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPS AppDownload the NPS AppDownload the NPS AppKeep parks at your fingertips with the National Park Service (NPS) app – free for iOS and Android devices.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPF StoryDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsBiscayne National Park in Florida is 95% underwater! Learn more about the NPF-supported projects that are helping safeguard Biscayne’s beautiful coral from the threats of climate change, disease, and marine debris.
- QuizFind Your Park QuizFind Your Park QuizUse the Find Your Park Quiz to get recommendations for parks best suited to your particular needs and wants.
- NPF Story Learn How Parks are Staying SustainableLearn How Parks are Staying SustainableNPF and partners, including Subaru of America, support waste reduction and diversion projects in parks like the Don’t Feed the Landfills initiative in Denali, Grand Teton, and Yosemite. With this initiative, NPF has helped the parks divert over 18 million pounds of waste since 2018!
- NPS EventsFind an Event in a ParkFind an Event in a ParkCheck out featured events, including in-person and virtual programs, happening in parks across the country.
- NPF Story Get to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleGet to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleSince 2018, NPF has granted more than $15 million to over 180 service corps crews. Meet one of the crews working along Musconetcong Wild & Scenic River, helping to repair trails along the river while preserving Ramapough Luunape ancestral sites.
- Tips for VisitorsVisit Parks SafelyVisit Parks SafelyWhether you’re seeking wide-open spaces or exploring a historic neighborhood, remember to plan ahead, know before you go, and follow Leave No Trace principles.
- NPF Story Meet the Park Stewards of TomorrowMeet the Park Stewards of TomorrowParks are forever and will require the careful preservation of generations to come – that's why NPF supports programs to connect youth with parks, such as Open OutDoors for Kids. Take a field trip with one group in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
- Entrance PassGet a Park PassGet a Park PassA great first step in planning your park visit is ensuring you have the right national park pass. Learn more about the different entrance passes.
- NPS AppDownload the NPS AppDownload the NPS AppKeep parks at your fingertips with the National Park Service (NPS) app – free for iOS and Android devices.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPF StoryDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsBiscayne National Park in Florida is 95% underwater! Learn more about the NPF-supported projects that are helping safeguard Biscayne’s beautiful coral from the threats of climate change, disease, and marine debris.
- Entrance PassGet a Park PassGet a Park PassA great first step in planning your park visit is ensuring you have the right national park pass. Learn more about the different entrance passes.
- NPS AppDownload the NPS AppDownload the NPS AppKeep parks at your fingertips with the National Park Service (NPS) app – free for iOS and Android devices.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPF StoryDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsBiscayne National Park in Florida is 95% underwater! Learn more about the NPF-supported projects that are helping safeguard Biscayne’s beautiful coral from the threats of climate change, disease, and marine debris.
- QuizFind Your Park QuizFind Your Park QuizUse the Find Your Park Quiz to get recommendations for parks best suited to your particular needs and wants.
- NPF Story Learn How Parks are Staying SustainableLearn How Parks are Staying SustainableNPF and partners, including Subaru of America, support waste reduction and diversion projects in parks like the Don’t Feed the Landfills initiative in Denali, Grand Teton, and Yosemite. With this initiative, NPF has helped the parks divert over 18 million pounds of waste since 2018!
- NPS EventsFind an Event in a ParkFind an Event in a ParkCheck out featured events, including in-person and virtual programs, happening in parks across the country.
- NPF Story Get to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleGet to Know the Crews Helping Make Parks PossibleSince 2018, NPF has granted more than $15 million to over 180 service corps crews. Meet one of the crews working along Musconetcong Wild & Scenic River, helping to repair trails along the river while preserving Ramapough Luunape ancestral sites.
- Tips for VisitorsVisit Parks SafelyVisit Parks SafelyWhether you’re seeking wide-open spaces or exploring a historic neighborhood, remember to plan ahead, know before you go, and follow Leave No Trace principles.
- NPF Story Meet the Park Stewards of TomorrowMeet the Park Stewards of TomorrowParks are forever and will require the careful preservation of generations to come – that's why NPF supports programs to connect youth with parks, such as Open OutDoors for Kids. Take a field trip with one group in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
- Entrance PassGet a Park PassGet a Park PassA great first step in planning your park visit is ensuring you have the right national park pass. Learn more about the different entrance passes.
- NPS AppDownload the NPS AppDownload the NPS AppKeep parks at your fingertips with the National Park Service (NPS) app – free for iOS and Android devices.
- Travel IdeasStarting Planning Your VisitStarting Planning Your VisitPlan your next vacation or visit using NPF’s exclusive Owner’s Guides. Get travel tips, planning ideas, and more.
- NPF StoryDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsDive Deep with Coral ConservationistsBiscayne National Park in Florida is 95% underwater! Learn more about the NPF-supported projects that are helping safeguard Biscayne’s beautiful coral from the threats of climate change, disease, and marine debris.
- QuizFind Your Park QuizFind Your Park QuizUse the Find Your Park Quiz to get recommendations for parks best suited to your particular needs and wants.
Share Your Story
National parks are powerful places to discover things about our world, our stories, and ourselves. Connect with us on social to share your favorite park memory, a tip for visiting a national park, your favorite park fact, the next park on your bucket list, or just why you love parks!
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My favorite park memory (it is SO hard to pick a favorite) is taking my daughter on her first camping trip at Greenbelt Park last spring. It is not too far from our home, but truly feels like an escape from the city. I can't say we got much sleep BUT it's a memory I'll always treasure.
Sarah Slavin Director, Partnership Marketing -
My bucket list is long, but I would love to do a little canyon tour and check off Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands and a few others in one fun road trip.
Tori Channell Senior Graphic Designer, External Affairs -
My family and I try to spend a week in Olympic National Park every August. It has everything -- lakes, rainforests, hot springs, tide pools, rivers and more. It brings us great joy that this wonder is in our "backyard." Here is me and my daughter, Thea, kayaking at Lake Crescent, a true gem of the Olympic National Park.
Lauren Honaker Vice President, Foundation Relations -
Visiting Glacier Bay last summer was an experience in awe and wonder.
Scott Anderson Senior Director, Communications -
I was able to visit Muir Woods National Monument. It was so special to visit the giants and also to see the incredible work NPS is doing to tell a more complete story of our shared history.
Neuveaux Williams Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships
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Give Back
Our national parks give us so many things and it’s important we support them too. Learn more about the people and organizations that give to NPF to help protect and enhance our national parks.
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We’re proud to partner with the National Park Foundation and their Communities and Workforce initiative to provide on-the-job training that opens the door to countless career paths – all while enjoying the benefits of working outdoors in our beautiful national parks. At Carhartt, we’re committed to exploring ways to build a better world, and through this partnership, we’re able to do just that – by supporting the next generation of outdoor workers and leaders as they make their own histories.
Susan Hennike Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt -
We met on a hiking trip up Mount LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 30 years ago. Since then, we’ve made the same trip more than 25 times together and are sending our granddaughter and her fiancé on the same trip this year. The outdoors are amazing. We feel fortunate to live in a place with such beauty around us, and strongly believe everybody should have a chance to experience a national park. National parks are gems of this country. They bring awe. Looking at the Grand Canyon from the south rim or up at the redwood forests…it’s that kind of awe. National parks are something that we love and cherish and will continue to support.
Dee & John Mason NPF Donors -
Part of our mission to be the premier quality food retailer in the world is being involved as responsible citizens in our communities. Through our collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we are deepening our commitment to water stewardship in Florida. We are funding restoration work in the eastern portion of Everglades National Park, which supplies fresh water to our communities, and supporting coral reef restoration at Biscayne National Park, which is important to the ecosystem.
Kevin Murphy CEO, Publix -
I love our national parks – they're a perfect place to unplug and escape from the screens and the indoors that seem to always demand more time. I support them because some of the most awe-inspiring things I've ever seen have been in our national parks. There is nothing quite like seeing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for the first time (or the second time, or the third time). I'm happy to support an organization committed to preserving these spaces for others to have the same experience as me.
Brian Moran NPF Donor -
We’re proud to partner with the National Park Foundation and their Communities and Workforce initiative to provide on-the-job training that opens the door to countless career paths – all while enjoying the benefits of working outdoors in our beautiful national parks. At Carhartt, we’re committed to exploring ways to build a better world, and through this partnership, we’re able to do just that – by supporting the next generation of outdoor workers and leaders as they make their own histories.
Susan Hennike Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt
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We’re proud to partner with the National Park Foundation and their Communities and Workforce initiative to provide on-the-job training that opens the door to countless career paths – all while enjoying the benefits of working outdoors in our beautiful national parks. At Carhartt, we’re committed to exploring ways to build a better world, and through this partnership, we’re able to do just that – by supporting the next generation of outdoor workers and leaders as they make their own histories.
Susan Hennike Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt -
We met on a hiking trip up Mount LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 30 years ago. Since then, we’ve made the same trip more than 25 times together and are sending our granddaughter and her fiancé on the same trip this year. The outdoors are amazing. We feel fortunate to live in a place with such beauty around us, and strongly believe everybody should have a chance to experience a national park. National parks are gems of this country. They bring awe. Looking at the Grand Canyon from the south rim or up at the redwood forests…it’s that kind of awe. National parks are something that we love and cherish and will continue to support.
Dee & John Mason NPF Donors -
Part of our mission to be the premier quality food retailer in the world is being involved as responsible citizens in our communities. Through our collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we are deepening our commitment to water stewardship in Florida. We are funding restoration work in the eastern portion of Everglades National Park, which supplies fresh water to our communities, and supporting coral reef restoration at Biscayne National Park, which is important to the ecosystem.
Kevin Murphy CEO, Publix -
I love our national parks – they're a perfect place to unplug and escape from the screens and the indoors that seem to always demand more time. I support them because some of the most awe-inspiring things I've ever seen have been in our national parks. There is nothing quite like seeing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for the first time (or the second time, or the third time). I'm happy to support an organization committed to preserving these spaces for others to have the same experience as me.
Brian Moran NPF Donor -
We’re proud to partner with the National Park Foundation and their Communities and Workforce initiative to provide on-the-job training that opens the door to countless career paths – all while enjoying the benefits of working outdoors in our beautiful national parks. At Carhartt, we’re committed to exploring ways to build a better world, and through this partnership, we’re able to do just that – by supporting the next generation of outdoor workers and leaders as they make their own histories.
Susan Hennike Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt
Thank You to Our Corporate Partners
Our work in parks would not be possible without the generous and ongoing support of our corporate partners. This tradition of giving is crucial to preserving America's most special places.