National Park Week Apr 20, 2026

National Park Week

National Park Week is your cue to trade routine for trail dust. It"s a nine-day celebration running April 18–26, highlighting more than 400 places across the National Park System that preserve natural and cultural heritage while creating unforgettable outdoor experiences. From coastlines and forests to vast desert landscapes, these protected sites invite exploration, reflection, and wonder.

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Today in History

Apr 20, 2018No, it s not a leaf. Happy Look-alike Day
Apr 20, 2019Glacial spires in the fog
Apr 20, 2020In the Garden of Europe
Apr 20, 2021Terraced fields of green
Apr 20, 2022Mute swans
Apr 20, 2023Juniper Springs, Florida
Apr 20, 2024National Park Week begins
Apr 20, 2025Happy Easter!

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