When is National Park Service Founders Day?

Friday August 25th

President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act on this day in 1916. It established the National Park Service. The National Park Service safeguards 400 square miles in 50 states, US territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres as part of the Department of Interior.

National Park Service Founders Day | August 25

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The National Park Service Founders Day honors the National Park Service's outstanding conservation and preservation efforts. The National Parks Service provides a natural outdoor resource to every American, whether enjoying scenic trails, open spaces, watersheds, or recreational areas. We're keen to explore Hiking and biking trails. They also have an outdoor experience like no other. These parks are more accessible and historic than any of us can imagine.

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