April 20
Enjoy a Fee-Free Day
Each 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!
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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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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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.
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April 22-28Make 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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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!
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April 22-28Make 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.
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April 24, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETThen/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.
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April 22-28Stream 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.
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All Year LongVolunteer 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.
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April 1-30Pledge 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.
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AnytimeMake 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.
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April 1-30Help Preserve Parks with KleenexThis Earth Month, NPF partner Kleenex pledges to donate $.25 to NPF for every purchase of specially marked Kleenex packages.
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All Year LongBecome 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.
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April 1-31Take 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.
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April 1-30Connecting 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.
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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!
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!
-
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.
-
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.
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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.
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.