National Park Week

Graphic reading "Your Park Story. National Park Week" with park-related images including a ranger hat on several books with one open, Statue of Liberty, sunrise, mountains, historic buildings, rock arch, eagle, and cactus — This year's National Park Week theme is "Your Park Story". What park place is very special to you?
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Love national parks? There's a holiday for that! Join us for National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of everything "parks". Not just about more than 400 national parks nationwide of different shapes, sizes, and types. Also discover what the National Park Service does through our programs and partners to preserve natural and cultural heritage and provide recreational opportunities in places across the country—and even the world!

National Park Week is happening April 22 to April 30 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 22, 2023, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week! Follow National Park Week on social media and join the fun all week using #NationalParkWeek.

What's "Your Park Story"?

Ever formed a strong bond with a place or sense of place? This year, we are asking our National Park Service staff and you to share "your park story" about your special connections with places in national parks or communities where we often have programs and partners working. Follow our stories on social media using #YourParkStory and consider sharing your own using #MyParkStory.

Looking for ideas for stories? Each day of National Park Week has a theme you can use. Share your park story about..

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSConnection to your social media posts when sharing "your park story" about connections. Here are few ideas for park stories about connections:

where in nature you are passionate about protecting, in honor of Earth Day (#EarthDay)
where you have a strong connection with and choose to volunteer, in honor of National Volunteer Week (#NWV)
where you connect with to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health, in honor of Park Rx Day (#ParkRxDay)

Take advantage of the free entrance fees day to visit parks and form a new connection!

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSDiscovery to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about discovery:

where you discovered something interesting about nature or history that changed your perception or understanding
where you discovered a personal or family history connection
where you discovered a place you didn’t plan to visit but became very special to you

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSAccomplishment to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about accomplishment:

where you conquered a personal health, wellness, or physical challenge
where you reached the end of your journey visiting all park places in/about …
where you were proud of or inspired by some else’s accomplishment

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSTradition to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about tradition:

where you have strong connections or practice your cultural heritage
where you created your own tradition with family, friends, or yourself
where you were inspired or had a powerful moment learning about someone else’s traditions

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSGratitude to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about gratitude:

where you were grateful for the actions of someone else in a park place
where you were grateful to just be or experience
where you were grateful for the actions of someone in history

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSIngenuityto your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about ingenuity:

where you saw wildlife been ingenious
where you learned about someone in history using their ingenuity to make an impact
where you had to use your own ingenuity while visiting a park place

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSInspiration to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about accomplishment:

where you were inspired by people in history, maybe even your own family
where you were inspired by another visitor in a park
where you were inspired to get involved protecting or sharing of our nation’s natural spaces and cultural heritage

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSFun to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about fun:

where you earned your favorite Junior Ranger badge, in honor of National Junior Ranger Day
where you created a special memory having fun with family or friends
where you created a fun activity or game while out enjoying a park

Add #MyParkStory and #NPSLove to your social media posts when sharing Your Park Story about discovery. Here are few ideas for park stories about love:

where you fell in love with parks
where you proposed or where proposed to
where you knew you had to bring your loved ones to share an experience

Visit a Park

Did you know there are more than 400 national parks? They come in different shapes, sizes, and naming designations (not all are named "National Park!") and may be a lot closer to home than you think. Entrance fees are waived the first day of National Park Week to encourage people to come out to enjoy their national parks.

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Find a Park

There are more than 400 national parks across the country. Search for parks by state or an activity or topic of interest to you.

The NPS App

One app, every park at your fingertips. Experience and explore national parks using a new app for mobile devices.

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Find Your Virtual Park

Stay connected with national parks across the country with online resources and virtual experiences.

Find an Event

Check out these featured events or set the calendar to April to find in-person and virtual programs for National Park Week at any of the more than 400 national parks around the country.

ARPIL 17-23, 2023
National Volunteer Week

In addition to National Park Week, we joining a nationwide celebration by thanking our 300,000 volunteers for their amazing contributions!
APRIL 22, 2023
Entrance Fee Free Day

We are kicking off National Park Week by waiving entrance fees at national parks!
APRIL 22, 2023
Earth Day

It's all connected. Join a global celebration and effort to protect our planet— and our national parks—for future generations to also enjoy.
APRIL 22, 2023
Park Rx Day

Doctors orders: Get yourself to a park. Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks.
APRIL 25, 2023
Young Conservation Leaders Virtual Event

Join a virtual discussion "Celebrating Stories of Young Conservation Leaders" advancing sustainability and environmental justice.
APRIL 29, 2023
National Junior Ranger Day

Calling kids of all ages. Get ready to "explore, learn, and protect" while earning your Junior Ranger badge!

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