From walls of fresh snow to the walls of a thousand year-old
pueblo, these hand-picked park experiences can take you places
you would have never dreamed.
Be a Bioblitz Citizen Scientist
Any Park
Discover living organisms, learn about biodiversity, and become a national park citizen scientist during The National Parks BioBlitz from May 16-22 and throughout 2016.
Bike to or within your parks and public lands with thousands of people in the U.S. on the same day: Bike Your Park Day on September 24. Bring friends and family to join the ride! Register for a chance to win a bicycle. #BikeYourPark!
Hike 100 Challenge on the North Country National Scenic Trail in WI
North Country National Scenic Trail (WI)
To commemorate the NPS Centennial, the North Country Trail Association is promoting a Hike 100 Challenge. Hike 100 miles for 100 years of the National Parks anywhere on the North Country Trail during 2016 and win fun prizes!
Tour the beauty of American flora in national parks
National Mall and Memorial Parks
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the US Botanic Garden's is showcasing some of the diverse plant species and communities found throughout the more than 400 national parks. From Feb. 18-Oct. 2, see the beauty of American flora of national parks in this exhibit.
Do you ever find yourself miles and miles away, but craving a view of your favorite Yosemite landscape? If so, the partnership between Google Maps and Yosemite National Park has a treat for you! Check out some of your favorite trails and views with new Street View imagery: http://www.google.com/maps/streetview/#us-parks-trails-and-beaches.
It is early season. The road has yet to fully open. It is just you out there. You push hard. Your legs burn. The Garden Wall looms above you. One more bend. One more turn. Your almost there. Welcome to bicycling on the Going-to-the-Sun Road pre-opening. It’s an exciting and challenging way to visit Glacier National Park before the crowds.
Tuzigoot National Monument preserves a pueblo - an archaeological site of the Sinagua Culture. It is also serves as an important area for year-round and migratory birds. Come check out the trails: from the soaring views of the Tower Room, to the meandering marsh trail, you'll find a wide range of birds call Tuzigoot home.
Can’t see the Milky Way from where you live? You’re not alone. As cities and urban areas expand, it has become harder and harder to experience the night sky in its natural and unpolluted state. Joshua Tree National Park offers outstanding stargazing opportunities within a few hours' drive of several of America’s largest cities.
When was the last time you heard the words grandmother, cattle rustler, rodeo queen, and bootlegger used to describe one person? Visit the home of this colorful character in Dinosaur's history.
The national park community welcomes you! Join us as we share stories, memories, videos and photos of the national parks. Together we can celebrate these special places and ensure they exist forever. You'll also receive GoParks, the National Park Foundation newsletter.
This play connects visitors to powerful stories of African American struggle and achievement, and introduces them to the National Parks that help preserve those stories, including Homestead.
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016! The Centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs. Join the celebration to explore, learn, discover, be inspired, or simply have fun in over 400 national parks.