More than 282 million people visited America’s national parks in 2012, an increase of more than 3 million over 2011. It was the sixth highest annual visitation in the history of the National Park Service, despite nearly 2 million fewer visitors as a result of park closures caused by Hurricane Sandy. Since 1916, the National […]
National Park Week
Get To Know Your Parks during National Park Week
Each spring the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. This year, from April 20–28, YOU are invited to get to know your national parks. All national park entrance fees will be waived from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 to encourage […]
Chimani Announces 5 New National Parks Mobile Apps
Chimani announces a range of products and new features to enhance national park visitors experiences while in the parks. The announcement coincides with the celebration of this year’s National Park Week, which runs from April 22-26. In honor of each of the five days of National Park Week a new park app will be released […]
2013 Fee Free Days at National Parks & Federal Lands
From sea to shining sea, the United States has some of the most breath taking national parks and scenic wonderlands. Every national park has very important significance embedded into the landscape and has been passed down for generations now and ones to come. Whether you prefer to hike Zion (Utah), photograph the wonders of Arches (Utah), wander in the paths of […]
Get Outdoors with L.L.Bean during National Parks Week
During National Park Week outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is asking Americans to take advantage of free admission and visit a park. By sharing your photos and stories online, you’ll help raise $1 million for the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, as part of the Million Moment Mission. The Million Moment Mission […]
Picture Yourself in a National Park
Picture yourself in a National Park as the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation present National Park Week 2012, April 21–29. With nearly 400 national parks—and FREE admission all week long—there are thousands of ways to enjoy this highly anticipated annual event. In fact, National Park Week is the perfect opportunity to introduce […]
Chimani Celebrates National Park Week with Free Apps
Chimani, LLC announced all iOS and Android national park apps will be free in celebration of National Park Week, which runs from April 21-29. In order to reach its goal of one million downloads the apps will be free starting immediately—plenty of time to download the apps before next week’s celebration. The Chimani national park […]
Nature Valley Supports National Parks through Preserve the Parks Program
Commonly referred to as “America’s best idea,” the national parks are awe-inspiring places that provide a deep connection to our country’s heritage, and to nature. Nature Valley, a longtime supporter of national park preservation through its “Preserve the Parks” program—now in its third year—benefits the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Over the course of the […]
America’s Best Idea Still Getting Better
From sea to shining sea, the United States has some of the most breath taking national parks and scenic wonderlands. Every single national park has very important significance embedded into the landscape and has been passed down for generations now and ones to come. To encourage Americans to explore America’s natural beauty, rich history, and […]
National Park Week: Start Planning Now
Looking for an affordable place to visit this spring? Look no further than a National Park. From sea to shining sea, the United States has some of the most breath taking national parks and scenic wonderlands. Each national park has very important significance embedded into the landscape and historical heritage. One of the most budget […]