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Visiting Parks in 2025

Find information and resources about planning your visit to a national park this year.

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Park Pumpkin Project

Create gourd-geous park pumpkins this fall season using these templates or designing your own!

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A Palette of Autumn Colors

Enjoy a colorful display of fall foliage with in-person and virtual leaf peeping trips at national parks.

Hikers near Pleasant Valley in Yellowstone National Park
Know Before You Go

A new guide can help with planning for your trip to national parks and avoiding common mistakes. Make your fun adventure a safe one too!

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Back to School

National parks are America's biggest (and coolest) classrooms. Find lesson plans, in-park and remote virtual learning, and teacher training.

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Flying Into Bat Week

Bats are remarkable mammals that face some serious threats. Learn how you can be a hero protecting these wonders of the night.

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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: October 1, 2025