"For me, part of the wonder of our National Park system is the promise of experiencing the unexpected — like seeing wildlife emerge at dusk from a tree line or observing a dramatic change in weather, just like we did in Olympic National Park." — #NatGeoExplorer and photographer gabbyrsalazar "The National Park Service protects more than our public lands — it protects our ability to feel joy, wonder and connection in wild places." #NPSBirthday — This video was recorded at Olympic National Park earlier this year as part of the 2026 National Geographic Society China-U.S. National Parks Storytelling Exchange program. #NatGeoExplorers Gabby Salazar and Binbin Li (taotiebin), along with rob_g_green and alexsun_xiaodong came together to bridge cultures, share perspectives and discover the hidden wonders of our shared natural world. Follow along as we share more from their time together. Video by Young Explorer Nico Diaz-Magaloni (nico_magaloni)