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Category: NPS Centennial

Top 10 Most Visited National Parks in 2016

Posted on February 15, 2017June 5, 2017 by asippl

The National Park Service posted the visitation statistics for 2016 this week in its “Annual Park Ranking Report for Recreation Visits.” In total, the National Park Service saw more than 330.9 million visitors in its Centennial Year.  This was boosted by fee-free days and the “Every Kid in a Park” initiative to provide 4th graders…

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And then there were 413… Welcome Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Posted on September 5, 2016September 5, 2016 by Greg Sippl

Park Chaser’s list of National Park Service units just got a little longer. With a new designation on August 24th 2016, there are now officially 413 units in the NPS.  Using the authority given in the 1906 Antiquities Act, President Obama authorized the creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine. The announcement…

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Happy 100th Birthday!

Posted on August 25, 2016August 24, 2016 by asippl

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NPS Centennial: See The Parks for Free

Posted on August 23, 2016 by asippl

We are only a few days from the NPS Centennial celebration on August 25, 2016! The NPS wants you and every American to join the birthday bash.  Founder’s Day parties, naturalization ceremonies, cake, and commemorative hikes are some of the many events planned around the country.  Every one of the more than 400 park service…

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5 National Park Centennial Events You Need to Know

Posted on August 8, 2016 by asippl

While all eyes are on Rio, the National Park Service is setting up to take over the world stage for another big party this month.  On August 25, 2016 the National Park Service turns 100 years old.  Rangers and park staff are staging special events for the national park centennial in each of the more…

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History of the National Park Service (Infographic)

Posted on August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 by asippl

Ready for a history lesson? August 2016 kicks off a month-long celebration for the National Park Service Centennial. Park Chasers has been looking forward to this all year. We can’t wait to share more with you about the places we love.  Today we’re starting off with a nifty timeline of the history of the National…

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Celebrate the Centennial: Hawaii Volcanoes Turns 100

Posted on July 31, 2016July 31, 2016 by asippl

While the National Park Service kicks off the August centennial celebration, this week we honor one park in particular.  On August 1, 2016 Hawaii Volcanoes turns 100 years old and we have much to celebrate. Visitors from all over the world traveled to celebrate the anniversary this year. Many came to see the orange glow…

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The National Park Service Centennial Stamps

Posted on May 6, 2016May 10, 2016 by asippl

During the month of April, the United States Postal Service announced a new set of National Park Service Centennial Stamps that will be issued in 2016.  In honor of the 100th anniversary of the park system, 16 different parks will be featured on Forever stamps circulated nationwide. The featured parks include images from Mount Rainer…

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15 National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow

Posted on May 2, 2016April 5, 2017 by asippl

It’s hard to estimate where the adventure travel industry would be without Instagram.  The professional and amateur photography of the thousands of National Park Instagram users is one of the best ways to spend a few minutes in the grocery line or on the bus ride into work.  In 2015, the National Park Service recognized…

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13 Things You Should Know about John Muir

Posted on April 21, 2016April 25, 2016 by asippl

It is John Muir’s birthday today! On April 20, 1893 “John of the Mountains” was born in Scotland.  2016 would mark Muir’s 178th birthday and what better way to celebrate than during National Park Week. John Muir was one of the greatest conservationists the world has ever seen and his words continue to inspire people…

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