National Park Service still wild at 98 years old

The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to celebrate her 98th birthday, and as a party favor she’s offering FREE cover charge at all national parks – TODAY ONLY.   For more information, visit www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

NPS may be 98, but she is still full of vitality.  Every year, she entertains nearly 300 million guests who visit her parks and historic sites to study American history, experience the outdoors and connect with nature.  Her more than 84 million acres offer engaging opportunities for every American, including hiking, camping, sight-seeing, and more.

In total, NPS manages more than 400 distinct areas in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These areas include well-known national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and even the White House.

For nearly 100 years, NPS has proudly stewarded America’s beautiful and historic places.  Take a moment to give thanks for the National Park Service and share your favorite memories from one of your trips to a National Park or Historic Site.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE!