Featured Stories

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250 Years of US

Celebrate the nation's 250th birthday in national parks, homes to many of our country's majestic landscapes and inspiring history.

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Thanking Our Volunteers

During National Volunteer Month and all year, we'd like to say thank you to our amazing volunteers helping to care for national parks.

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Earth Day

It's all connected. Learn how you can help preserve America's natural treasures while visiting national parks—and even when you are at home.

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Featured Park

Pinnacles National Park is one of the few places you can see magnificent California condors flying over a dramatic geological landscape.

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Starry, Starry Night

Natural lightscapes are important to many cultures and wildlife. Explore the night sky in national parks and learn how you can protect it.

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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: April 15, 2026