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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.

Silhouette of photographer with large lens camera

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.

A park's social media post viewed on a smartphone that is stetting on a stack of park brochures

Social Media

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

Last updated: February 11, 2025