#NationalParkWeek puts nature and discovery right at your fingertips, with special programs and events at 400+ locations nationwide. Here’s just a preview of the stunning landscapes, unusual creatures and breathtaking natural features you can encounter as your adventure unfolds.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California
Drive through fallen giant sequoias and marvel at towering treetops you explore adventure on a new scale. Be sure to visit “General Sherman,” the biggest tree in the world, measuring 52,500 cubic feet.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Take in a view of stunning vistas from the peak of Cadillac Mountain, and amble among remarkably diverse flora and fauna — including the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal in the world, who can be found nesting on Acadia’s cliffs.
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Reflect on the formation of our world at this historically significant site, whose fossil-rich landscape has played a major role in geological research. A 2...