Entrance to all 392 National Parks is FREE during National Park Week!

With the national nonprofit partner, the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service is making a special inivitation to Share a Park, and Shape a Life by helping a young person experience the parks and plant the seed of stewardship.

Also, Saturday, April 24, is National Junior Ranger Day, and children can take part in kid-friendly activities and earn their very own junior ranger patch!

National parks across the country are hosting events and volunteer projects on Earth Day - April 22 - and throughout the week.  In addition, many national park concessioners are offering special promotions that are certain to add to your fun.

Click here for a list of National Parks in North Carolina.