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Investing in America's Stories

The Consolidated Appropriations Act provides funding to National Park Service sites and programs preserving our diverse heritage.

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Envisioning Your Park Experience

Make it a new year's goal to try something new with the National Park Service this year. What will you discover on the other side?

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New Year, New Goals

Kick off the new year on the right foot with a new tradition of hiking in parks. Set goals to keep it up yearlong!

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Remembering Dr. King

Join parks across the country in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through special programs and a day of service.

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Work for Us

Many summer jobs, internships, and other other opportunities accept applications in the winter. Explore adventures you can take with us!

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NPS COVID-19 Response

Learn about the National Park Service response to the pandemic and important info if you are planning to visit national parks.

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National Park News

Find the latest news and events, search for images and videos, and discover facts and figures about the national parks.

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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: January 3, 2023