National Park Week

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Each April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park.

Thanks for celebrating National Park Week 2020 from April 18 to 26. Parks across the country hosted a variety of special programs and events with a focus on digital experiences in 2020. There were also special days during the week to highlight the different ways everyone can enjoy national parks.

It's not too late to join us on social media, find graphics to use, or stay caught up on news. Try to check off as many experiences on a list of 20 in '20 virtual ideas inspired by National Park Week.

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Stay connected with national parks during National Park Week as the celebration goes digital. (Video contains footage copyright of More Than Just Parks. All rights protected.)

Find Your Virtual Park

National Park Week Theme Days

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  SATURDAY, APRIL 18

  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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  SUNDAY, APRIL 19

  VIP (Volunteers In Parks) Day

  We'd like to say a big thank you to more than 300,000 people who donate their time and talents as volunteers in national parks.

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  MONDAY, APRIL 20

  Military Monday

  Recognizing the service and sacrifice of the US military and their families, discover connections and opportunities in parks.

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  TUESDAY, APRIL 21

  Transportation Tuesday

  Innovation of the past, present, and future play a critical role in the enjoyment and stewardship of national parks.

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  WEDNESDAY, April 22

  Earth Day

  Learn about the National Park Service's role in earth sciences and how you can get involved as a steward of the parks.

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  THURSDAY, APRIL 23

  Throwback Thursday

  Flash back to the past and learn more about the efforts to keep the nation's historic heritage preserved in parks and communities.

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  FRIDAY, APRIL 24

  Friendship Friday

  We get by with a little help from our friends. Check out the ways groups are involved in protecting parks and providing opportunities.

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  SATURDAY, APRIL 25

  Park Rx Day

  Doctors orders: Get yourself to a park. Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks.

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  SUNDAY, APRIL 26

  BARK Ranger Day

  Take your human for a walk in the park or learn how you can join the team of furriest rangers.

National Park Week is Official!

Did you know National Park Week is recognized by a presidential proclamation? Each year, National Park Week is declared a special time to celebrate national parks and programs across the country and to encourage everyone to discover the nation's diverse natural and cultural heritage.

Be Social!

Share your National Park Week experiences and memories on social media using the hashtags #NationalParkWeek, #FindYourVirtual Park, and #FindYourPark or #EncuentraTuParque! Join the conversations on special theme days using these hashtags:

Day	Hashtags	Day	Hashtags
National Park Week (April 18-26)	#NationalParkWeek, #FindParkVirtualPark, #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque	Earth Day (April 22)	#EarthDay
National Junior Ranger Day (April 18)	#JuniorRangerDay	Throwback Thursday (April 23)	#ThrowbackThursday
Volunteer Day (April 19)	#NPSVolunteer	Friendship Friday (April 24)	#FriendshipFriday, #NPSFriends
Military Monday (April 20)	#MilitaryMonday	Park Rx Day (April 25)	#ParkRx, #HealthyParksHealthyPeople
Transportation Tuesday (April 21)	#TransportationTuesday, #NPSOnTheMove	BARK Ranger Day (April 26)	#BarkRanger

National Park Week Twitter Chat

Thanks for joining the annual National Park Week Twitter chat hosted by the National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior on April 16, 2020. We had a lively and engaging conversation using the hashtags #FindYourPark, #EncuentraTuParque, and #NationalParkWeek. And, we trended again!

Ranger Emoji on Twitter

During National Park Week, a special “Park Ranger” emoji appeared on tweets using #NationalParkWeek, #FindYourVirtualPark, #FindYourPark, or #EncuentraTuParque!

National Park Week Instagram Stickers

The National Park Foundation created special digital stickers for National Park Week! Search for "National Park Week" or "National Park Foundation" in the stickers function of Instagram Stories to find new national park-themed digital stickers to decorate your posts sharing park memories.

Graphics & Videos Gallery

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  Do You Want to Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger?

  Learn the principles of B.A.R.K. rangering to become an ambassador the next time you take your human on a walk in a park.

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  30 seconds

National Park Week News

Find news about National Park Week by also looking on parks' websites for current conditions, updates on events, and more.