Don’t forget to consider national parks within or nearby cities across the country! >> http://prks.org/2kCnRYJ
Don’t forget to consider national parks within or nearby cities across the country! >> http://prks.org/2kCnRYJ
Stonewall National Monument preserves LGBTQ history all year long — and Pride Month is certainly no exception! >> https://prks.org/2KDwPyk
Here are just a few spots that do city life right: http://prks.org/2kCnRYJ
Even if you’re livin’ big in the city, there are plenty of nearby national parks to explore. How many of these urban playgrounds were you aware of?
New York City. It’s my kind of town. Millions of people crammed into just a few square miles (100x that many pigeons!), but there’s also national parks. So, right now I’m gonna meet a couple of my friends and visit a few parks. Let’s see what happens!
We’re kicking off the National Park Service Centennial week with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Questlove at Brooklyn Bridge Park today! The innovation of Thomas Edison National Historical Park will light up the world’s most iconic skyline for a spectacular show. Details here >> http://prks.org/2anHUW3.
We’re kicking off the National Park Service’s 100th birthday next week with another Park Exchange! The brilliant innovations of Thomas Edison National Historical Park can be experienced in NYC on Aug. 22. Get the details here.
Blink and you might miss them – some of New York City’s national parks are hidden in plain sight! Make it a weekend trip and see them all with this #FindYourPark travel itinerary.
National Park Aesthetics
↳ New York Harbor
Rich in history and — surprisingly, perhaps — natural beauty, the region is ripe for exploration. #FindYourPark
Where do you go to learn about our nation’s history?
“Being a student of the universe with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, I mingle periodically to national parks not only to revel in the oases of preserved nature, but also to learn tidbits of the nation’s rich history.”
Read more about Nana’s experience at General Grant National Memorial here: http://prks.org/1O8m5U4
We took over Times Square and connected people with National Parks all over the country using Virtual View Kiosks.
Notable guests included U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell, National Park Service Director Jarvis, Bella Thorne, and our very own National Park Foundation President Dan Wenk!
Photos: Getty Images for NPS