(StatePoint) From the geysers of Yellowstone to the lush forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, the country’s more than 400 National Parks are a national treasure. Here are three ways to celebrate and enjoy the parks this spring:
1. Celebrate National Park Week happening April 19 to April 27. Entrance fees will be waived on April 19 and the National Park Service parks, programs and partners will host events and activities all week. Follow National Park Week on social media and join the conversation online, or share your experiences, using #NationalParkWeek.
2. Listen to “My Park Story.” On this podcast, which is hosted by the National Park Service, people share their unique connections to the parks and the National Park Service in their communities.
3. Help preserve the beauty, natural environments and recreational opportunities that the National Parks provide by supporting organizations like the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association, which are working to guard against the many threats the parks are currently facing.
