SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Visitors to Utah’s national parks will have free admission this Saturday, April 20, in honor of National Parks Week, according to the National Park Service.
This year’s National Parks Week will be held from April 20th to April 28th. Entrance fees to Utah’s national parks will reportedly be waived on April 20 to commemorate the week.
That’s not all. Utah is currently celebrating its 4th annual Dark Sky Month, making it an ideal time for stargazing.
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In fact, there are events and activities happening all week long. Here is a list of 2024 Theme Days offered by NPS that will be held throughout the week.
Saturday, April 20th: “Discovery”. Admission fees are waived. April 21st (Sunday): “Volunteer”. Find opportunities to volunteer at a national park for a single event or for an extended period of time. Monday, April 22nd: “Earth Day.” Join us at a global celebration that encourages education and stewardship of the earth’s natural resources. Volunteer events are held at many parks. Tuesday, April 23rd: “Innovation”. Our nation’s history of innovation is preserved in our national parks. Also learn about innovative projects happening in Utah’s national parks. Wednesday, April 24: “Worker’s Wednesday.” Meet his NPS employees, including employees, interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, and partners. You may consider joining the team. Thursday, April 25: “Youth Engagement.” Learn about opportunities for youth to get involved in national parks. Friday, April 26: “Community Connections.” Learn about the work NPS programs and partners are doing in communities across the country, inside and outside park boundaries. Saturday, April 27th: “Junior Ranger Day.” According to NPS, you can become a Junior Ranger through in-person or online activities to learn about special places and topics for children and “children at heart.” Sunday, April 28: “Art in the Park.” Learn about arts preservation and practice in your community through the work of NPS programs and partners.
So explore what the Beehive State has to offer by visiting one of Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Arches.
Tourism numbers have leveled off in recent years, so it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature.
