Our passport collection includes books, inserts, and the stamps to complete your book. To kick it up a notch, you can get a national park service passport. Many park chasers find that they love to collect the cancellation stamps at each location, but also like to collect other things notes, postcards, photos, etc. 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. The passport to your national parks program is run by eastern national, the same nonprofit organization that operates bookstores in over 150 national park visitor centers. Visitors who have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks will earn a free annual pass to all nevada state parks. Before visiting, please check with individual parks regarding changes. 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. Collect national park stamps, log each visit on a map.
It includes photos, a description of each park, a list of each parks. How to get a national park passport or a state passport. National parks passport book rocky mountain conservancy. But remember, you dont need the passport to get the stamps. Department of state of the views or products contained therein. The passport is a good deal for you and great for idaho, in that proceeds help keep our cherished outdoor public places accessible for years to come. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet, but i didnt want to keep you from having your. Las vegas area parks, rye patch and cathedral gorge are closed. Buy a texas state park pass on our reservation website or at any state park, or call 512 3898900 to order a pass plus shipping and handling. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees day use fees at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the bureau of land management, bureau of reclamation and u.
You may qualify for a free texas parklands passport. Due to limited supply of passport books at our raleigh office, we are closing the online request form. This handy, spiralbound, travelogue fits conveniently into a pocket or backpack for easy reference. The passport book is perfect for planning a trip to visit our national parks, and for saving your memories after youve left. As you travel to each park, stop by the main office and get your passport stamped. Delaware in the process of developing a passport program planned to be released by january 1. The passport booklets have been distributed free of charge to all oklahoma fourthgraders the last two springs.
Now you can stamp your way through the entire national park system with the newest addition to the passport to your national parks line of products. This map does not cover all of the more than 2000 national recreational sites covered by the us park pass. Maryland passport entitles unlimited dayuse entry, for everyone in the vehicle up to 10 people, to marylands state parks and facilities. Personalize your passport book by adding stickers, logging the trails you hiked, or any other way that helps you preserve your memories. Passport to your national parks collectors edition. Collect free ink cancellations with the name of the park and the date of your visit at more than 400 of americas national parks. All park passport yellow the all park passport provides unlimited entry to any south carolina state park for everyone in the vehicle. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the u. Please note that interagency passes will not be available for. Bob and sue redfern picked up their passport at parker dam in may 2015. The minnesota state park passport program is great for those that love to explore but maybe need a reason to go see them all. Passport to your national parks california national historic trail. Credit card purchases can also be made by calling the customer service center at 8009337275. Their commitment promotes education in the areas of nature, culture, history, and recreation.
Visit a state park or hatchery and ask for your free passport. 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. It began with just one stamp at each park, but as the passport to your national parks program grew, so did the number of stamps at. About 2 mins into planning my trip, i discovered this gem.
S ave money by purchasing annual passes at any virginia state park. The passport entitles the owners to free and unlimited entry into all south carolina state parks that charge an entrance fee. Passport program win prizes for visiting maine state parks. Easily fits in a glove compartment so you wont head to a state park without it. Sep 27, 2019 so what are these potentiallyaddictive national parks passports and stamps. Annual passes include admission for up to 4 at natural bridge and southwest virginia museum state parks.
Missouri civil war passport program missouri state parks. State parks passport program encourages families to travel. Minetor the first comprehensive companion guides for 1. Its easy to learn about and explore all of the national park sites with the colorcoded maps, previsit information, illustrations and 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. The trust board of ebeys landing national historical reserve coordinates management of the reserve on behalf of four partners who have an interest in the reserve. 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 entire south carolina state park system is yours to enjoy with a park 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. They can be purchased online or by calling us at 60327556 during ordinary business hours. Parks like julia pfeiffer burns and pfeiffer big sur state park on the monterey coast are included along with coastal units in san luis obispo and the channel coast area. The empire pass is your key to allseason enjoyment at new york state parks.
Make online reservations or call tollfree 888paparks 8887272757, 7. Pennsylvania state parks do not charge an entrance fee make online reservations or call tollfree 888paparks 8887272757, 7. Participants can track their visits to our public lands by initialing their book or having it stamped at the park or fores. Nov 23, 2018 how do i get my national park passport. We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the special edition real florida passport. This list does not cover all of the more than 2000 recreational sites covered by the us park pass. You can purchase a kit at any state park nature store, by calling gooseberry falls state park at 2185957101, or at the dnr license center located at 500 lafayette road, st. But according to my earliest stamp not including the older ones i glued in, i bought my passport at kings mountain national military park in south carolina, while on a national. The national parks passport program is a great way to explore the over 400 units of the national park service. The new pennsylvania state parks and state forests passport was developed with a grant from chesapeake energy. 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. Parking and admission for 12 months to all state parks. Connecticut great park pursuit family adventure not a passport program. Welcome to florida state parks, where every stamp is a story.
The passport to your national parks program consists of passport books, junior ranger passport, interpretive stamps, and official park cancellations. It includes a list of every national park area in the united states. Mn state parks passport and hiking club the challenge to. At nearly all of the 419 american national park units of the united states and many of the national park services affiliated areas, one or more national park passport stamps cancellation stamps can be acquired at no cost at park visitor centers and ranger stations. A series of surveys was conducted by penn state in 2017 and 2018 to. Park passports south carolina state park web store. Collect, have fun, remember, and reminisce over your great park experiences. Several variations of cancellation stamps for many of the park sites are displayed. The hiking club book includes detailed descriptions of the hikes at each park.
I was forced to make a cross country trip due to a work situation. This travelsized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore. The park passport program is part of the no child left inside initiative. Floridas 175 awardwinning state parks hold the key to real. From natural rock walls at alapocas state park to the sandy beaches of cape henlopen, delaware has something for everyone. Mar 25, 2020 did you know theres a us national parks passport book. You can also email us your postal address for an information packet mission.
Learners will improve skills in key areas such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, preparing them for employment and further study. Participants can track their visits to our public lands by initialing their book or having it stamped at the park or forest office. I had been familiar with national parks passport cancellation stamps for years, and i had even collected them on journal pages and national park unigrids the official np brochures in my travels over the years. You can purchase the book at any state park nature store, by calling gooseberry falls state park at 2185957101, or at the dnr license center located at 500 lafayette road, st. Everyone was challenged to visit all 88 of missouris state parks and historic sites during that time frame and get their passports stamped or enter a digital code into their digital passports. It has been 100 years since the inception of the national park service and this is so cool a centennial passport book to record each of your visits to our national parks. Passport to your national parks americas national parks. Passport to your national parks stampable sticker sets 5 passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. National progression awards npas assess a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas, linked to national occupational standards.
We also run one of australias largest bushwalking clubs with a network of 16 branches, hundreds of active volunteers and over 40,000 supporters. Its a cute, affordable, spiralbound, pocketsize booklet, with a place to track every national park youve. Also include your tshirt size when redeeming the 40 parks prize pack. Order the real florida passport online or purchase one at selected parks list coming soon. Explore winding rivers and endless shoreline pioneer through forests and swamps, deep caverns and towering dunes dive into shimmering emerald springs and discover historical places that connect us to generations past. The discoveries are endless when taking part in our passport program. A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. 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.
Ben heyser completed his passport with a september 2015 visit to poe valley state park gloria benfer completed her passport in july 2016. It provides unlimited dayuse vehicle entry to most facilities operated by new york state parks and the state dept. Californias national parks passport cancellation stamps. Annual passes virginia department of conservation and. Passport program book and stamps on white background. Since 1986, the park passport has been a cherished heirloom for fans of our national parks the world over. The kansas state parks passport will expire when the vehicle registration expires a year later. The passport is a travel aid and travelogue for park visitors. The passport challenge is a great way for visitors to enjoy and learn about state parks, while also earning prizes. Aug 27, 20 the passport challenge is a great way for visitors to enjoy and learn about state parks, while also earning prizes. The npa pc passport at scqf levels 4, 5 and 6 provides learners with uptodate knowledge and skills in a range of popular it software, such as office 365. Each florida state park has a unique stamp and storycollect them all to receive a prize. My wife and i began our national parks tour on may 14, 1999 at montezumas castle natl monument.
Passport to your national parks in the discover your. Some bonus stamps from these sites are also exhibited. 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. How to choose the best national park passport for your.
All entrance fees associated with these sites are waived. As part of their centennial celebration, missouri state parks hosted a centennial passport program, which ran from april 9, 2016, through april 9, 2018. Pennsylvania state parks do not charge an entrance fee. Please visit a state park near you to pick up a passport book if you have already submitted a request, your request will be processed and mailed to you within two weeks. Based on a suggestion from a friend i decided to make the most of it and lined up a bunch of national parks to hit on my trip. Passport to your national parks program kidventurous. This is a great program for families as they can pick up a free passport at any park office and then the kids can collect stickers for their passport and the more. Monday to saturday, for state park information and reservations. Pennsylvanias national parks passport cancellation stamps.
If you choose to visit a national park, please ensure that you follow cdc and state and local. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation stamps. The nevada state parks passport booklet can be picked up at any state park. North atlantic, midatlantic, national capital region, southeast, midwest, southwest, rocky mountain, western, and. Collect, have fun, remember, and reminisce over your great park. So, the first thing you need is to get a free passport booklet, which you can pick up at any of the state park offices or nature centers. The passport club kit comes with a map and list of all the minnesota state parks and. Join us in our mission to connect families and friends to the resources delaware state parks has to offer. Western national parks associations members, donors, and community partners give thousands of people a deeper understanding of our more than 70 partner parks.
Easytoreach parks are worth five points, while more outoftheway locations can be worth up to 20 points. Passport to your national parks companion guidesrandi s. Each florida state park has a unique stamp and story. Npa digital passport at scqf levels 4, 5 and 6 sqa. Buy four of the most popular passes online at the book now button. Visitor center employee stamping the passport book. The primary mission of pennsylvania state parks is to provide opportunities for enjoying healthful. Make sure you include your name and mailing address. Its a fun way to get kids and their families to visit state parks and facilities. This 5page passport includes maps, a history of the states park and forest system, a brief description and most memorable feature of each state park and forest, and additional online resources. No passport program, but i was told they sell a book in park stores that you can use to collect stickers from idaho state parks.
Offers unlimited dayuse access to every idaho state park. The information on this website is for news and entertainment. The national park service cares for special places saved by the american people so that all may experience our heritage. The hangtag pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be transferred from one vehicle to another. It includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages, and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each state park.
Monday to saturday, for state park information and reservations, or email us your postal address for an information packet. If none of the options seem like the best one for you, why not make your own passport book. Our fees listed on this page are for those applying for or renewing their passport in the united states and renewing by mail from canada. Colorado passports are no longer in production, but the state parks still have stamps from the program that can be collected without a book. Start your adventure by visiting any of the stamp collection locations listed in the passport to receive a stamp. Kansas residents except seniors and persons with disabilities and owners of vehicles not registered in kansas who buy their park vehicle permits at a kdwpt office or vendor will have to pay the regular price for annual and daily permits. North carolina state parks passport request nc state parks. Indiana hoosier quest outdoor adventure program 3level patch program not a passport program. The booklet serves as a travel aid as well as travelogue for park visitors. The national park passport mimics a real passport book in shape and organizes the various u. Annual virginia state park pass virginia is for lovers. Tennessee state parks announce passport challenge the.
We challenge you to visit as many north carolina state parks as you can, using your passport book as your guide. Here is a list with illustrations of the passport cancellation stamps for californias national parks and monuments and other national parks sites and federalnational areas. National parks passport program mississippi national river. We had a lot of fun visiting various national parks with our kids, especially after we bought a passport to your national parks. If youre ready to start exploring, there are 2 ways you can get your park passport. The national park service, washington state parks and recreation commission, the town of coupeville, and island county.
At the direction of governor desantis and to successfully uphold cdc guidance to maximize social distancing and avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, dep. The pennsylvania passport not only guides people to our state parks and forests, but it also breaks down interest areas and challenges users to complete each area to receive recognition. National parks association of nsw npa has been established as a conservation organisation for 60 years. We want everyone to experience oklahomas outdoors and state park settings. Passport to your national parks classic expander pack. The state parks passport program is designed to encourage travel and awareness of oklahoma state parks. Feb 05, 2015 showing off one of my most prized possessions. Take a photo of or scan the prize redemption page and email it to state. Passport to the parks is not affiliated with the walt disney company or universal studios or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries. Missouri state parks is participating in a missouri civil war passport program sponsored by frys lyon foundation.
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