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A Community of Stewards

Every year, thousands of volunteers help us care for our national parks in many ways. Learn how you can get involved.

Snowshoers walking past a hikers road sign

Catch the Cold

Changes in weather mean changes in recreational opportunities to enjoy parks blanketed in snow.

Painting of a Freedom Riders bus

The Road to Equality

In our nation founded on principles of freedom and equality, follow the journeys of those who sought to improve civil rights.

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This Month's National Park Getaway

Walk in the shadows of giants at Muir Woods National Monument, an old-growth forest of coastal redwoods in northern California.

Ranger shaking hand of an Eagle Scout

"A scout is..."

Scouts of all ages can visit national parks to have adventures, earn patches, and give back to the community.

Park lodge with text saying National Parks: A Love Story

Watch the Video

We're working to rebuild our parks to ensure they remain as extraordinary as when we first fell in love with them.

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National Park News

Find the latest news and events, search for images and videos, and discover facts and figures about the national parks.

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Photos, Videos, Webcams & More

Explore the national parks through multimedia. Search for photos, videos, webcams, and audio files on any topic.





Last updated: February 4, 2019