Lake Mead
The centerpieces of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area are its two large reservoirs—Lake Mead and Lake Mohave—where three of America's four desert ecosystems meet. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
The Oh, Ranger! Story Tour: The Latest from the Road
The Oh, Ranger! Story Tour is traveling cross-country to collect stories about our national parks, giving millions of park-lovers the chance to share their favorite park memories. Up next: Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and the Badlands, Gateway Arch and Acadia!
Free Photography and Video Workshops in Acadia and Bar Harbor
Join American Park Network and Canon in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor to learn how to take better digital photos and videos at the FREE Photography in the Parks workshops. We'll be there from August 16-24.
Do YOU want to Protect National Parks?
Hi-Tec Sports USA and Oh, Ranger! will make a donation of $5 to the NPCA for every photo uploaded to the newly launched YOU photo gallery. Upload as many national park photos as you have—there's no limit! You're also entered to win Hi-Tec boots, and the first 250 entries get a program t-shirt!
Escape the summer heat at one of our Top 10 Parks for Water Fun!
Gear we love: the Aura 65 pack from Osprey. Don't hit the trail without it.
Species Spotlight: Protect our parks from Quagga and Zebra mussels
FREE National Parks this Weekend! No entry fees on August 14-15
Take our quiz about the Grand Circle region for a chance to win hiking poles!
Celebrating 100 Years: Rainbow Bridge National Monument
“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.”
