RVIA will join the National Park Service to celebrate this year’s National Park Week from April 17-25.
Each year, the National Park Service partners with the official charity of U.S. parks, the National Park Foundation, to celebrate America’s “most treasured landscapes.”
Throughout the event week, the Park Service will host special events, programs and digital experiences, with included themed days.
RVIA stated it will issue highlights from National Park Week. Those interested can view the Park Service’s introductory video here.
The association noted specific themed days and participation recommendations for the week:
- Saturday, April 17: Park Rx Day. RVIA recommended enjoying the physical and mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks.
- Sunday, April 18: Volunteer Sunday. RVIA stated it will issue a “big thank you” to more than 300,000 people who donated their time and talents as volunteers in national parks.
- Monday, April 19: Military Monday. Recognizing the service and sacrifice of the U.S. military and their families, discover connections and opportunities in parks.
- Tuesday, April 20: Transformation Tuesday. National parks and communities are ever-changing and so are the opportunities.
- Wednesday, April 21: Wayback Wednesday. “Flash back to the past” and learn more about the efforts to keep the nation’s historic heritage preserved in parks and communities.
- Thursday, April 22: Earth Day. Learn about the National Park Service’s role in earth sciences and how to get involved as a park steward.
- Friday, April 23: Friendship Friday. RVIA stated it will check out the ways groups are involved in protecting parks and providing opportunities.
- Saturday, April 24: National Junior Ranger Day, for kids of all ages. RVIA stated to “Get ready to ‘explore, learn and protect’ while earning a Junior Ranger badge.
- Sunday, April 25: BARK Ranger Day. RVIA stated this day is about “Taking your human for a walk in the park” and learning how to join the team of “furriest rangers.”
