Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Learning, Paddling, Festivals and Events, North America, United States, CampingTomorrow marks the start of National Parks Week and to celebrate the National Park Service has waived all entry fees from April 21-29. That means that more than 100 parks that typically require visitors to pay at the gate will have free access for the next nine days.
America's national parks include some of the most spectacular outdoor environments on the planet and Parks Week was created to remind us of the value of those wild places. With that in mind, the NPS has scheduled Volunteer Day for tomorrow when a host of park improvement projects will take place across the country. Other special events scheduled for the week ahead include celebrations of Earth Day on Sunday and Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 28. Check specific park schedules for events in your area.
Spring is always a great time to visit the national parks as the warm weather means the return of leaves to the trees and wildflowers in full bloom. In Yellowstone, visitors are likely to catch a glimpse of newborn bear cubs and bison calves while the incomparable Cherry Blossoms make a visit to the National Mall - an unforgettable experience. In the Great Smokey Mountains, the wildflower pilgrimage is underway and in the Grand Canyon, spring is the perfect time for a rim-to-rim hike. There are more than 397 national parks and monuments in the US system and each of them has its own unique spring feel.
To find the closest national park to you, click here. And if you aren't able to visit during National Parks Week, the next fee-free day comes on June 9 in celebration of Get Outdoors Day.The National Parks Are Fee-Free For The Next Week originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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