CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The National Park Service will celebrate National Park Week from April 20-28, 2024. The National Parks Week takes place throughout the year. National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said "I encourage people to discover and enjoy the natural, cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities available in national parks and through National Park Service community programs." Each day will feature a different aspect of the National Park Service. The themes are as follows:
- Saturday, April 20: Discovery
- Sunday, April 21: Volunteers
- Monday, April 22: Earth Day
- Tuesday, April 23: Innovation
- Wednesday, April 24: Workforce Wednesday
- Thursday, April 25: Youth Engagement
- Friday, April 26: Community Connections
- Saturday, April 27: Junior Ranger Day
- Sunday, April 28: Arts in Parks
Discovery on April 20 will allow free entry into the 429 National Parks across the nation.
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