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Visiting Parks in 2025

Find information and resources about planning your visit to a national park this year.

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National Public Lands Day

Join in the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort and make a difference in the green spaces and historic sites in your community.

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A Palette of Autumn Colors

Enjoy a colorful display of fall foliage with in-person and virtual leaf peeping trips at national parks.

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Back to School

National parks are America's biggest (and coolest) classrooms. Find lesson plans, in-park and remote virtual learning, and teacher training.

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Campfire Safety

With National Fire Prevention Week in October, be familiar with best practices to have a fun, safe campfire experience.

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Cast Your Line

Find your fishing spot in national parks, which have sustainable fishing opportunities in lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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Social Media

Follow, share, and be a part of the conversation on official National Park Service social media channels.

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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.