Last updated: May 20, 2026
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Are you ready? Whether you want to explore local places or plan a vacation, you'll find a park to suit your interests!
Step 1: Pick Your Park
Find a national park to visit. There are more than 400 national parks to choose from. Search for a national park based on a location, activity, or topic that you are interested in.Step 2: Plan Ahead
Whether you are visting a few hours or a few days, know before you and be prepared before you arrive. Check your park's website or NPS App for information to help plan your visit so you can have an enjoyable, safe trip.What places are you going to visit or activities are you going to do?
Are there entrance fees, reservations, timed-entry, or other passes required to get in or for the activities you want to do?
Are you properly packed with the right equipment?
Do you know what to do when unplanned things happen, such as medical emergencies, wildlife encounters, or severe weather?
Are there entrance fees, reservations, timed-entry, or other passes required to get in or for the activities you want to do?
Are you properly packed with the right equipment?
Do you know what to do when unplanned things happen, such as medical emergencies, wildlife encounters, or severe weather?
Step 3: Visit Your Park
Put your plan into action! Come out to enjoy your national park.Focus on Safety
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