Featured Stories

Mural of Maggie Walker against the Richmond city skyline
28 Days of Black History

Take a day-by-day journey through Black history found in national parks and in your communities using this guide.

White House
Whose Home?

With Presidents' Day (or Washington's Birthday) this month, test your knowledge of US homes that are now in national parks.

Engineers in climbing equipment inspecting the top of the Washington Monument
Engineering in Action

During Engineers Week, discover an array of projects of engineers past and present in national parks.

Snowshoers walking past a hikers road sign
Catch the Cold

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

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A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words

People travel from around the world to capture the beauty of our parks. Discover all the ways to bring home all your favorite park memories.

Two rangers standing in an entrance station window holding park brochures
Planning a Summer Vacation?

Get ideas to help plan your trip to parks across the country based on your interests in nature, history, and fun things to do.

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Social Media

Follow, share, and be a part of the conversation on official National Park Service social media channels.

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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 11, 2025