Passport to your national parks collectors edition. National geographic complete national parks of the united states, 2nd edition. Passport to your national parks junior ranger edition. The national park passport contains 20 entry logs to record meaningful details of each national park visited. To most americans the southwest means the desert, and it is true that most of arizona, new mexico, and utah, and portions of colorado and southern california, are arid or semiarid lands, relieved, however, by regions of fertility and agricultural prosperity. Collect, have fun, remember, and reminisce over your great park experiences. New books about americas national parks the seattle times. Divided into regions, each section of the passport provides a quick introduction to the parks in a particular part of the country. If your start date is after november 1, 2019, your start date must be verified by a park staff member with a signature.
Having just read a book by john muir, seen as the savior of yosemite, and having an ingrained love of nature, i was naturally driven towards the national parks. The collection of vintage pictures in black and white is remarkable. Passport to your national parks annual stamp series. If you plan on visiting the national parks, you need a national park passport.
Howto make a national parks passport cover diy network. Feb 05, 2015 showing off one of my most prized possessions. Twirl your finger around the page until you decide which park you want to visit. The official passport program website my wife and i began our national parks tour on may 14, 1999 at montezumas castle natl monument. Ten years after it first came out, the national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, the nps safeguards these special places and share their stories with more than 330 million visitors every year.
Passport to your national parks program kidventurous. Intensive ontheground research, 300 photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. Sales of the america the beautiful the national parks and federal recreational lands passes also called interagency passes are currently suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. The history of americas national parks the boston globe. Theres something about our protected public lands that gets in your soul, and speaks to you in ways that you cant explain. Start your adventure by visiting any of the stamp collection locations listed in the passport to receive a stamp. Did you know theres a us national parks passport book. The primary purpose of the stamp book is to record the name, location and date of each visit you make to a site listed in the national parks park system. The new pennsylvania state parks and state forests passport was developed with a grant from chesapeake energy. National parks passport program mississippi national. You dont have to purchase the passport book to collect stamps, but its by far the most common way for people to collect their cancellation stamps.
If you are interested in purchasing the commemorative stamp sets for the passport book, please click on this. Since 1986, the park passport has been a cherished heirloom for fans of our national parks the world over. Although written for ages 10 and above, kids arent the only ones who may find this book intriguing. Aug 16, 2016 passport to your national parks collectors edition eastern national on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For park enthusiasts in the know, the park passport book is the ultimate collectors item.
Find out about events, hidden gems, trip planning, conservation and wildlife, contests, promotions and more. National geographic guide to national parks of the united. A free map and guide to the national parks also is included. Back in may i learned about the passport to your national parks program through the national park service and ive been dying to get our brand new passport books stamped with my kids. Each entry page is accompanied by a blank page for sketches, memories, or affixing mementos like stamps or photos. Passport to your national parks companion guidesrandi s. This travelsized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore. Regarding rule of regulation of canada, i am not well known, even you asked me, it is fine but i am sorry, i am not able to. We love visiting them, hiking in them, going to ranger talks and ranger led programs, buying books and collecting our passport. The book of the national parks on the scenery of the southwest.
National parks passport book helps to plan your visit to the national parks. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet. As the busy summer travel season begins to ramp up, we want everyone to have the perfect way to document the parks they visit this year and for years to come. My wife and i began our national parks tour on may 14, 1999 at montezumas castle natl monument.
The national parks and federal recreational lands pass series notice. Americas natural treasures our national parks are presented in one handy booklet with the passport to your national parks program. Were also teaming up with eparks and eastern national to give parkchasers readers a 15% off discount sitewide when you purchase your national parks passport. National geographic the national parks book depository. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet, but i didnt want to keep you from having your. National parks passport program mississippi national river. Your passport booklet can be stamped or cancelled at every national park you visit, just like a travelers passport. Receive the seasonal parks canada newsletter in one simple email sent right to your inbox. Learning geography with the national park passport program. Does canada have a national park stamp collection book like. With the passport to your national parks junior ranger edition you can explore, learn, and protect while you visit, explore, and collect. North atlantic, midatlantic, national capital region, southeast, midwest, southwest, rocky mountain, western, and.
The glories of nature versus the all mighty dollar, this is the story of america. Like the choose your own adventure books that some enjoyed as kids, the passport to your national parks book may entice its owner to travel to the ends of the continent and beyond to behold the natural, cultural, historic, and scientific wonders of our great nation and to acquire passport cancellations. We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the special edition real florida passport. Eastern national is a 501c3 notforprofit cooperating association, that promotes the publics understanding and support of americas national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services. Our passport collection includes books, inserts, and the stamps to complete your book. How to get a national park passport or a state passport. Jun 29, 2011 back in may i learned about the passport to your national parks program through the national park service and ive been dying to get our brand new passport books stamped with my kids. The collectors edition includes information on nearly 400 park sites, maps, and dozens of color photographs. New passport program offers pennsylvania families opportunities for recreation the pennsylvania parks and forests foundation ppff is now issuing passportsan easy and fun way to visit pennsylvanias state parks and forests. National parks passport book rocky mountain conservancy. That means that your first stamp must be received at a state park, and your passport book cannot be mailed to you prestamped. Dec 02, 2016 for every national park, the book includes when to go, different routes to take around the parks and mustdo hikes. Minetor the first comprehensive companion guides for 1.
The next time youve got a trip planned to one of our countrys national parks, dont forget your official passport. The entire south carolina state park system is yours to enjoy with a park passport. It is sure to be cherished over multiple generations. Passport cancellation locations americas national parks.
In addition to the cancellation stamps, each year the national parks passport program releases a set of ten fullcolor collector stamps featuring a photo and description of one park per region. National park service passport collectors edition passport. The hangtag pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be transferred from one vehicle to another. Order the real florida passport online or purchase one at selected parks list coming soon. Passport companion allows you to explore the national park service. National park passport journal pocketsized outdoor experience book 3. The passport entitles the owners to free and unlimited entry into all south carolina state parks that charge an entrance fee. The national park passport mimics a real passport book in shape and organizes the various u. Explore your national parks and record where you have travelled using an nps passport book. My notsosecret obsession 6 minute read by howard blount updated on sep 27, 2019 get started using national parks passports to collect stamps and document your visits to americas national parks and other historical and scenic sites. Back when i started this site, i could not find any up to date pages on the web dedicated to the little book passport to your national parks so i thought id put something together. Once your book is complete and verified, send an email to state. Western national parks associations members, donors, and community partners give thousands of people a deeper understanding of our more than 70 partner parks.
Passport america, the original 50% off discount camping club. National park passport stamps a comprehensive guide to. This book is one of the best national park mementos and lets you track your park visits with. Americas national parks supports education and preservation efforts at nearly 170 national parks. Back when i started this site, i could not find any uptodate pages on the web dedicated to the little book passport to your national parks so i thought id put something together. Passport america, the original 50% off discount camping club, now offers nearly 1600 quality discount campgrounds to choose from. Purchase your passport book at the explore store right across from our visitor center in the lobby of the science museum of minnesota or at most national park visitor centers. Passport to your national parks americas national parks. Nps passport cancellation book americas natural treasures our national parks are presented in one handy booklet with the passport to your national parks program. How to choose the best national park passport for your. The founding years, 1933 this is a book i wish i had read many years ago. To make your trip more economical, look into a national park pass discount to see if you meet the qualifications. Search for national parks filter by states mark the place as part of your bucket list, visited, or favorite show campgroundscampsites on the selected national park show campsites details including. Its a cute, affordable, spiralbound, pocketsize booklet, with a place to track every national park youve been to.
Ten books you should have in your national park library. Their commitment promotes education in the areas of nature, culture, history, and recreation. Basically, the idea is to use this book like you would use a passport for international travel. Our parent company, eastern national, is an official nonprofit education partner of the national park service. The passport to your national park is available at eastern national park brickandmortar stores found at over 150 national parks and at their online store at how much does the national park passport cost. Simply put, the passport program is a set of collector stamps and booklets that are available for sale at every national park gift shop. Load your camper, plan your route, and grab your park passes ahead of time to experience both the historical and geological wonders our national parks offer.
Inside its slim and compact binding, youll find colorcoded maps, illustrations, photographs, and pages to. I have this book too, and what i love about this one is that it includes campsites, park maps and things to do, like biking, paddling and horseback riding including outfitters. Its easy to learn about and explore all of the national park sites with the colorcoded maps, previsit information, illustrations and photographs. By katharine whittemore globe correspondent, july 30, 2015, 6.
Americas best idea is a sixepisode series on the history of the national parks, directed by ken burns and written and coproduced by dayton duncan. Apr 26, 2012 national park week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure its up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Like in the tv series of the same title that it follows almost word for word, the story is very well told. A passport stamp book and journal for young explorers. These passports are a great way to experience all the beauty of our state. Each florida state park has a unique stamp and story. Oct 27, 2015 national geographic the national parks by kim heacox, 9781426215599, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thats why i really wanted to create a gift guide of best gifts for national park lovers. When you participate in the passport to your national parks program, you help support the people, places, and stories that matter at americas national parks. My notsosecret obsession okay, i confess its an addiction, but as far as i know no one has ever gotten hurt in my pursuit of a fix. May 20, 2014 the program originated in 1986, and i personally have participated off and on since 1995 when my parents purchased my first passport book. Here, in no particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library.
A guide to glacier bay national park and preserve national park service handbook by national park service u. Canada and us are exactly opposite time frame and geography. This suspension affects sales and delivery of passes from the usgs online store and recreation. Buy a cheap copy of kids passport to your national parks. Ive been visiting national parks for decades, but ive only. We were amazed at the beauty in the national parks we explored. Personalize your passport book by adding stickers, logging the trails you hiked, or any other way that helps you preserve your memories. Best gifts for national park lovers gift guide get green be. Like the classic edition, its divided out in colorcoded regions. Use designated pages for each region of the national park system to place stickers and rubberstamp ink impressions available at all national park sites. I will admit, however, that i may have encouraged an occasional roadtrip driver to flirt with the speed limit a time or two in order to reach a national parks visitor center before. A few weeks back, april 1826, it was national park week.
Keep track of all the national parks you have visited with this passport book. National geographic complete national parks of the united states, 2nd. The passport to your national parks program is a popular way to preserve memories of visits to americas national parks. Since 1916, the national park service nps has been entrusted with the care of americas national parks. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It includes a list of every national park area in the united states. This pocketsized journal is the place to collect your park stamp cancellations, as well as being a useful reference guide for park information and locations.
Americas best idea remains hands down the best book about the history of the national parks. The passport program was designed to challenge and encourage nevada residents and visitors to experience the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources that span all of nevadas state parks. The country is divided into nine different regions, and each national park has a different cancellation that you get for visiting it. Junior ranger passport and 2019 junior ranger sticker set. According to the national park service nps, us national parks supported over 292 million recreational visitors in 2014. The national parks passport program is a great way to explore the over 400 units of the national park service.
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