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Dec 11

Happy International Mountain Day! Do you have a favorite mountain view in one of our national parks? Share it with us!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover #mountainday

📍: Guadalupe Mountains National Park (@guadalupemountainsnps)
📷: D. Buehler / NPS

Dec 10

Every park store has a great assortment of park-specific items, from the educational to the just plain adorable! Don’t forget to stop in on your next park visit. You can find us in the visitor center!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram

📍: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (@whiskeytownnra)
📷: NPS

Dec 7

Save up to 25% on national park collectible stocking stuffers. The more you buy, the more you save, so stock up on your favorites! Visit store.wnpa.org or click our link in bio to shop today!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside

Dec 5

December's issue of American West Monthly celebrates the changing season and the cultural history of our featured park, Tonto National Monument. Read more to learn about winter's cultural festivities in national parks! Click the link in our bio to read December's issue!

Dec 5

#worldsoilday might not seem like the most exciting “holiday” celebrated in December, but our planet’s survival depends on the link between soil and water. White Sands National Park is such an unforgettable landscape in part because of unique soil-water interactions: the sand is made up of tiny shards of selenite crystal formed from gypsum carried here by rain and snowmelt. You can learn more about White Sands on our website.

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover

📍: White Sands National Park (@whitesandsnps)
📷: NPS

Dec 5

Today is International Volunteers Day! Throughout the year, people donate their time and resources to help protect national parks today and for the future. You can volunteer with NPS or donate to support events and programs in parks! Even the smallest gift makes a big difference. Click our link in bio to donate today!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover #takeahike #hiking

Dec 4

Our December featured park is Tonto National Monument! Watch this video to find out about everything there is to do and see at the park, from appreciating the architecture of centuries-old cliff dwellings to spotting local wildlife.

📍: Tonto National Monument

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#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover

Dec 4

December 3 is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The staff at our #nationalparks like Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is committed to making sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to enjoy park programs, facilities, services, and employment. At Great Sand Dunes, for example, visitors can reserve the free use of special balloon-tire wheelchairs to access the dunes.

You can use the Plan Your Visit tool on the National Parks Service website to find accessible features in parks before you go (find the link in our bio).

#findyourpark #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover #accessibility #inclusion

📍: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (@greatsanddunesnps)
📷: NPS

Dec 2

La Fiesta de Tumacácori is this weekend at @tumacacorinps! La Fiesta presents the traditional creations of the many cultures associated with the Santa Cruz Valley, including food, crafts, and live entertainment.

#findyourpark #encuentratuparque #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram

📍: Tumacácori National Historical Park (@tumacacorinps)
📷: NPS/Patrick L. Christman

Dec 1

The 2024 National Park Geek Mug is now available for purchase! It makes a great gift, or the perfect addition to your own collection! These beautiful mugs are limited edition, hand numbered, and dishwasher safe. Get yours today because when they're gone, they're gone!

Nov 30

The 2024 National Park Geek mug from @deneen_pottery is now on sale for members of our Park Protector program! It’ll go on sale for everyone else tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to get this limited-edition collectible. It makes a great gift for mug and national park enthusiasts alike!

Nov 29

Watch this video to find out more about all that our November featured park, Bandelier National Monument, has to offer. Have you ever visited? Share your park stories and pics with us in the comments!

📍: Bandelier National Monument (@bandeliernps)

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#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover

Nov 28

Today is Giving Tuesday! Support your national parks with a tax-deductible donation and be a part of the global generosity movement!

Click our link in bio to donate today!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover #takeahike #hiking

Nov 27

Hiking at Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a must-have experience, allowing you to explore the stunning landscape surrounding the cultural site. If you want to learn more about the trail options and plan your hike, you can find maps on our partner the @alltrails app, or buy a trail guide from our online store (link in bio).

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover

📍: Chaco Culture National Historical Park (@chaco_culture_nhp)
📷: NPS

Nov 26

#GivingTuesday is almost here! Join us to preserve, protect, and empower our national parks! Your support on Giving Tuesday will directly contribute to initiatives that ensure our more than 70 partner parks are increasingly valued by all. Whether it's funding research that leads to the better protection wildlife habitats, supporting parks with products that encourage conservation and sustainability, and so much more, your donation on Giving Tuesday brings us one step closer to ensuring that these awe-inspiring landscapes thrive for years to come. Will you join the #GivingTuesday movement today? Donate to WNPA today! Visit our link in bio to find out more!

#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside #travelgram #naturephotography #naturelover #takeahike #hiking

Nov 25

The word of the day is “archaeoastronomy.” Archaeoastronomy is the study of how people in the past understood things in the sky like stars and planets, and what role it played in their culture. During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the knowledge and ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans, who had a rich understanding of astronomy and incorporated it into the construction of their homes. This wall at Pueblo Bonito was constructed so that it aligns with the sunrise on the fall equinox.

#indigenousheritagemonth #nationalparks #findyourpark #travelgram

📍: Chaco Culture National Historical Park (@chaco_culture_nhp) & Aztec Ruins National Monument (@aztecruinsnm)
📷: NPS & Bettymaya Foott

Nov 24

Nov 24

This year, Parks in Focus® celebrates 25 years of inspiring future generations of park stewards! This impactful program honors the legacy of Stewart L. Udall, whose career significantly influenced the stewardship of the nation’s public lands and national parks. Parks in Focus® connects youth to these treasured resources through photography and outdoor learning. In 1999, the Udall Foundation had a simple idea: put cameras in the hands of middle school youth and lead them on outdoor adventures. Today, Parks in Focus® partners with organizations like Western National Parks Association to reach hundreds of kids across multiple states in public lands of all kinds.

Nov 23

The staff and board of directors of Western National Parks Association would like to wish you a joyous and fulfilling Thanksgiving. We hope that you have a holiday season filled with cherished moments spent with your loved ones. Please take a moment to enjoy this message from our President and CEO, Marie Buck.

Nov 23

One week left until members of our Park Protector program can order their 2024 National Park Geek mug! The mug goes on sale for non-members on December 1. Don’t miss your chance to get one!

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#findyourpark #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #optoutside

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