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Great American Outdoors Act

The act, signed by President Trump on August 4, will permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restore our national parks.

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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn about the National Park Service response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Join the #RecreateResponsibly Movement

Learn how to model best practices to protect America's treasures while looking out for each other's health and safety.

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A Birthday Reflection

Roles and opportunities for women in the National Park Service have dramatically changed since the bureau's creation in 1916.

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This Month's National Park Getaway

Explore a crossroads of American history at Fort Monroe National Monument on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia.

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A Heritage of Aviation

National parks both share the history of aviation and use aircraft to protect park visitors and natural and cultural features.

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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: August 17, 2020