Celebrate National Park Week With Free Park Entrance on April 20

News Release Date:
April 11, 2024

Contact: Mary Plumb, [email protected]

PAGE, Ariz. - Everyone who loves National Parks is making plans for National Park Week, April 20 through 28, 2024. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area joins National Parks nationwide by providing free park entrance on Saturday, April 20.

Here is a week-long list of ways to celebrate:

Saturday, April 20: Discovery. To kick off National Park Week and encourage you make that new discovery, entrance fees are waived on April 20! Join our partners at the annual community cleanup (8 a.m. to 12 noon), Page Attacks Trash!

Sunday, April 21: Volunteers. Use your time and talents as a volunteer in your national parks. Find Glen Canyon volunteer opportunities for a single event or long-term position.
Monday, April 22: Earth Day. Join the global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. Many parks are hosting volunteer events. You can also find ways to practice conservation at home.
Tuesday, April 23: Innovation. History of our nation's innovation is preserved in national parks. Also learn about the innovative projects happening in parks or through our programs today.
Wednesday, April 24: Workforce Wednesday. Meet our incredible workforce of employees, interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, partners, and more. Consider joining our team!
Thursday, April 25: Youth Engagement. Calling the rising generation of stewards! Learn about the opportunities for youth and young adults to get involved and see what your peers are up to.
Friday, April 26: Community Connections. Learn about the important work our programs and partners are doing in communities across the country both within and outside of our park boundaries.
Saturday, April 27: Junior Ranger Day. For kids (and kids at heart), become a Junior Ranger through in-person or online activities to learn about special places or topics. You may even earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Sunday, April 28: Arts in Parks. Home of many arts past and present, find your muse creating arts within parks.

Follow National Park Week on social media and join the fun all week using #NationalParkWeek.

Plan like a park ranger by following these useful tips before your adventure begins. Have every park at your fingertips! Use the free NPS App, where visitors can plan a trip, find things to do and places to visit with interactive maps, tours, accessibility information, and more!

Prior to visiting, visitors are encouraged to be aware of current park alerts and safety information.

The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable National Park Week!

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area's 1.25-million-acres stretch from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, proposed wilderness areas, and a vast panorama of human history.

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