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National
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Three
Bookmark-Worthy Resources to Help You Plan
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From paddling through
old-growth forests to watching meteor showers, the National
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Park Service and
National Park Foundation have ideas for how to celebrate
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Washington,
DC – April 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / While you’re beginning to daydream
about warmer, longer days, the National Park
Service and the National Park
Foundation are preparing to help you #FindYourPark during National
Park Week, April 21 (Saturday) through April 29 (Sunday). Carrying the
theme “Park Stars” – which celebrates everything from starry skies to superstar
volunteers – parks, programs and partners nationwide invite people everywhere
to explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the National Park
System.
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 “National
parks are some of the best places to see stars in the world,” said National
Park Service Deputy Director Dan Smith. “Some illuminate the night sky
and others are unique features such as panoramic vistas, otherworldly geological
formations, historic artifacts and homes, and majestic wildlife. During
National Park Week, enjoy a star party, junior ranger program, ranger hike,
or other activity that enlightens the senses.”
“Explore
the many different ways you can experience national parks, while also contributing
to the parks community,” said National Park Foundation President Will Shafroth.
“You can volunteer at a local park event, share a park visit with a loved
one, or donate to help preserve these national treasures.”
Here
are three bookmark-worthy resources to help you plan your National Park
Week adventures:
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NationalParkWeek.org.
Your go-to resource for all things National Park Week, including an important
reminder that all parks are offering free admission on April 21.
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National
Park Service calendar of events. There are exciting events taking place
all across the country. Admire the Lyrid meteor shower at Devils Tower
National Monument, experience local traditions at Cane River Creole National
Historical Park, paddle through an old-growth forest at Congaree National
Park, go birding at Chiricahua National Monument, make fossil impressions
at Niobrara National Scenic River, or walk a trail in Gateway National
Recreation Area.
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National
Park Foundation free park guides.
Whether you’re a hiker, a historian, a romantic, a family with kids, a
crowd-lover, or someone seeking solitude, the National Park Foundation’s
FREE Owner’s Guide series is jam-packed with ideas to help you plan your
National Park Week adventure!
About
The National Park Foundation
Celebrating
50 years, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s
national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered
by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds
to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical
conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their
incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and
ENGAGE the next generation of park stewards. In 2016, commemorating the
National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The
Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a comprehensive fundraising
campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures
for the next hundred years. Find out more and become a part of the national
park community at www.NationalParks.org.
About
the National Park Service
More
than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 417 national
parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local
history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at
www.NPS.gov,
on Facebook Facebook.com/nationalparkservice,
Twitter Twitter.com/natlparkservice,
and YouTube YouTube.com/nationalparkservice.
Contact:
Emily
Davis (NPS)
928-638-7609 |
