Each April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week from April 20 to 28, the National Park Service joins the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, volunteer, and find your park!
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To begin National Park Week, all entrance fees are waived on Saturday, April 20!
There are more than 400 national parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee.
Participating Colorado Parks & Landmarks:
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Colorado National Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
Check out the full list here.
2024 National Park Week Themed Days
- Saturday, April 20: Discovery
- Sunday, April 21: Volunteers
- Monday, April 22: Earth Day
- Tuesday, April 23: Innovation
- Wednesday, April 24: Workforce Wednesday
- Thursday, April 25: Youth Engagement
- Friday, April 26: Community Connections
- Saturday, April 27: Junior Ranger Day (scroll for more details below)
- Sunday, April 28: Arts in Parks
National Junior Ranger Day:
Get the whole family involved in celebrating our beautiful outdoor spaces on Saturday, April 27th during National Junior Ranger Day.
The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national parks, get some cool swag, and maybe even one of those coveted hats the rangers wear! Well...okay. Yours might be made out of paper, but you'll still rock it! You'll also learn why national parks matter and how you can be a part of the team that helps keep parks healthy.
Find a park near you and ask the rangers about all the fun activities and special programs you can do to earn a Junior Ranger badge.
For even more National Junior Ranger Day fun, visit the NPS Kids Portal, learn about free 4th Grader access, and access interactive and printable activities.
