Did you know that the fourth Saturday of September is Public Lands Day? This is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of the great outdoors, and to honor it, the National Park Service is providing FREE ADMISSION to ALL national parks. Score!
Established by the National Environmental Foundation in 1994, this day is designed to encourage environmental stewardship and the use of public lands for recreation, education, inspiration and general health and wellness. We could all use a bit of that these days!
There are a few ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, please be sure to #RecreateResponsibly.
- Visit a national park for free. Need an idea on where to go? Check out all of our national park guides here!
- Take part in a volunteer work project. Certain in-park projects may provide a fee-free day coupon to be used on a future date. See the list of National Public Lands Day events below or check out all volunteer events at national parks.
- Have a good time and soak in the health benefits of being outdoors!
- Share your favorite outdoor activity on social media channels with the hashtag #NPLD, #NPSVolunteer, and #FindYourPark! This is a good way to bookmark national parks and trails that you’d like to visit in the future.
Can’t make a trip out to celebrate? No worries. Get your America the Beautiful National Park Pass here. After four visits to any national park, the pass pays for itself! ?
