Today, August 25, 2021, marks the 105th birthday of the National Parks Service (NPS), and to celebrate, the NPS is offering free admission to all 423 US National Parks, including trails and monuments, spanning 50 states as well as American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
105 years ago in 1916, US Congress created the National Park Service Organic Act, which established the NPS as an official government agency. NPS is encouraging visitors who head into National Parks and monuments to tag their photos on social media with #FindYourPark and #EncuentraTuParque.
If you can’t make it to a National Park today, don’t worry! There will also be free admission on September 25 to celebrate National Public Lands Day and November 11 to honor Veterans Day.
Need some inspiration? Check out these articles on exploring conservation lands and planning a road trip to map out your next National Park trip.
