The National Park Service turned 100 on August 25, 2016, and the entire year was quite a celebration! Throughout 2016, hundreds of millions of you ventured out to Find Your Park-learning, discovering, getting inspired, or simply having fun in national parks. Thank you for joining us!
The Find Your Park party will continue in 2017 as we invite you to continue your own journey to discover national parks and public lands. Share your stories at FindYourPark.com (and EncuentraTuParque.com) and with #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque on social media.
National parks across the system engaged in a variety of activities to prepare for and celebrate the centennial. Petroglyph National Monument was a big part of this effort. Take a look at what we did and join us as the National Park Service enters a new century in 2017!
Hundreds of these trail guides were made available to area physicians for distribution to their patients. 70 different walking trails in the Albuquerque area are described in detail for individuals to experience their local resources and improve their health by walking these trails. Read more
Petroglyph partnered with the City of Albuquerque to get local teens up off their chairs and out into their national monument. Several groups of teens hiked throughout Petroglyph, Bandelier, and even to the top of Sandia Peak, the city's highest point at 10,678 ft. above sea level. The funding allowed for the hiring of 3 college students to serve as youth mentors and guides. Overall, each the teens had a positive experience that they'll never forget. Read more
Engaging Youth to tell the National Park Service story of all 13 National Parks units within New Mexico. Read more