Happy National Trails Day today! Today kicks off the Great Outdoors Month of June! Did you know that there are over 18,000 miles of trails in the national park system? And did you know that there are 158,000 miles of trails in national forests and grasslands? So, we have lots of trails to explore in …
As National Park Week wrapped up yesterday, I thought a lot about our national parks this past week. I thought about all the memories of our visits there. I also thought about the junior ranger programs, the park rangers and volunteers, the history, the military service, the transportation options, the wildlife, the earth, the past, …
Everybody needs a friend! Even the national parks need friends. As part of the National Park Week, today marks Friendship Friday. The national parks need our time by volunteering and our donations to help continue these great treasures. You can help by supporting one of more than 200 philanthropic organizations that partner with national parks …
Earth Day is a global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet’s natural resources. This year celebrates the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! Take a moment and go online to learn about how we can protect our only planet. Click here to learn more about earth sciences. Click here to learn about the leave …
Happy National Park Week! It’s Transformation Tuesday! The National Park Service has been protecting our national parks for over 100 years! The parks have changed over this years. They have changed with the environment, lessons, and also with management styles as we learn and grow. On this day, take a few minutes to listen to …
Today in the National Park Week, it’s Park Rx Day! It’s doctor’s orders to get to a park today! Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outside! Listen to the doctor! Happy National Park Week!
National Park Week starts tomorrow, April 17th, and goes through the 25th this year! Each day this blog will highlight different aspects of the parks to celebrate this fun week! Let’s all enjoy our amazing national parks!
The National Trails System Act created the National Trails System back today in 1968. The Act created national trails to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of trails while encouraging greater public access. The Act established four classes of trails: national scenic trails, national historic trails, national recreation trails, and side or connecting trails. The first …
The National Trails System Act created the National Trails System back today in 1968. The Act created national trails to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of trails while encouraging greater public access. The Act established four classes of trails: national scenic trails, national historic trails, national recreation trails, and side or connecting trails. The first …
