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Five Ways You Can Celebrate National Park Week
Celebrate National Park Week with five easy ways to explore parks, connect with nature, and support the landscapes that protect trees, wildlife, and communities.
April 21, 2021
What do you picture when you think of our national parks?
Maybe you envision the breathtaking beauty of their soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests.
Perhaps you associate them with a certain emotion, like the happiness that stems from spending time with family on a hiking adventure.
Whatever comes to mind, there’s no doubt that America’s national parks hold a special place in our collective conscience. This week, April 17–25, is National Park Week — and the Arbor Day Foundation is proud to join nature lovers across the country in celebrating these precious lands. Here are a few ways you can celebrate National Park Week, wherever you happen to be located.
Plan your next park visit
If you’re lucky enough to live close to a national park, get out and enjoy one this week! If not, take this time to plan out some of your dream park destinations.
To save on park fees, schedule your trip around these free admission days:
- Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- National Park Service Anniversary
- National Public Lands Day
- Veterans Day
Enjoy park views via online webcams
If you can’t physically travel to a national park, online webcams are the next best thing. The National Park Service offers live views of many of its popular destinations. Some stream video, while others take photos in regular increments. Find a full list here.
Relax with the sounds of our parks
To further recreate the experience of visiting a national park, tune into this 12-minute collection of sounds from parks across the country.
Test your national parks knowledge
Put your national parks knowledge to the test with this “Where the ‘Park’ Am I” quiz, which has participants attempt to identify parks across the country based on pictures.
Stay connected on social media
Finally, make sure to stay connected to your favorite parks on social media! The National Park Service is on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and most individual parks have their own accounts as well. Follow along for park news, gorgeous photos, and fun facts about wildlife.
