2026 America 250th Anniversary
Plan Smarter. Adventure Better.
Research-backed guides, real-time alerts, and planning tools for every national park trip. No fluff. Just what you need to go.
This Year
10 Fee-Free Entry Days in 2026
New Rule
International visitors pay more in 2026
Pinnacle Event
July 4, 2026 – America 250 at every park
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- ✓ 250th Anniversary event calendar and logistics
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Park Adventurer Alerts
Inbox preview
Yosemite permit window opens in 7 days
Tunnel View reservations go live April 2. Be ready.
Fee-free day: April 19 – Earth Day
All 400+ parks are free. Good weekend for the Pacific Northwest.
Grand Canyon: South Rim trail update
Bright Angel Trail reopens May 1 after restoration work.
America 250 event schedule: Yellowstone
July 3-5 programming confirmed. Ranger-led events announced.
From the Guides