National Park Week
Each April, during the presidentially-proclaimed National Park Week from April 20 to 28, the National Park Service joins the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park!
To kick off National Park Week, all entrance fees are waived on Saturday, April 20! There are also special days during the week to highlight the different ways you can enjoy your national parks. National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee.
Participating Colorado Parks:
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Colorado National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Hovenweep National Monument
Mesa Verde National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Check out the full list here.
National Junior Ranger Day
National Park Week is kicking off with National Junior Ranger Day on April 20, 2019!
The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national parks, get some cool swag, and maybe even one of those coveted hats the rangers wear! Well...okay. Yours might be made out of paper, but you'll still rock it! You'll also learn why national parks matter and how you can be a part of the team that helps keep parks healthy.
We don't care what age you are–just come to "explore, learn, and protect" your national parks and became an official Junior Ranger!
Find a park near you and ask the rangers about all the fun activities and special programs you can do to earn a Junior Ranger badge.
Head here for more info!
