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A Starry, Starry Night
As the Perseid Meteor Shower approaches, find ways you can enjoy the night sky.
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Creatively Celebrating Parks
Centennial partner HitRecord celebrates the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with creative projects.
![Aerial view of a statue of Theodore Roosevelt on a plaza](/web/20160806223747im_/http://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/pwr/crop16_9/A346525C-1DD8-B71B-0B8166982EBEEC34.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Getaway to Theodore Roosevelt Island
A hidden treasure in the nation's capital, the island is a living memorial to the 26th president.
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In Your Backyard
Fitness, play, and discovery may be closer than you think. Many national parks are within or near urban areas.
![View from inside a wagon in a caravan](/web/20160806223747im_/http://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/pwr/crop16_9/A5D70D92-1DD8-B71B-0B244B7A98F56DB9.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Following a Path of Heritage
Interested in a particular topic? Plan your journey to visit historic or cultural sites across the country.
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National Park News
Find the latest news and events, search for images and videos, and discover facts and figures about the national parks.
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The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016. Everyone is invited to participate as we kick off a second century of caring for America's special places.
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The national park community welcomes you! Together we can celebrate these special places and ensure they exist forever.
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Experience the sounds of national parks in this new public service announcement from the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation. Park images and sounds serenade the National Park Service on the occasion of its 100th birthday, coming in August 2016.