Soak up the sun as much as you can this September, especially on National Public Lands Day. With many holidays celebrating the Earth, some are forgotten, like free admission day at all state parks. Here’s what you need to know about National Public Lands Day and how to celebrate it.
What’s National Public Lands Day, and Why Haven’t You Heard of It?
If you watch the news, you may hear about obscure holidays, including National Public Lands Day. The holiday is more than an excuse to get free admission into a national park. The day began in 1994 as a way to garner volunteers to clean up their communities and give back.
You may not have heard of this day because it’s typically referred to as a “that day we get free admission to the national parks.” However, now that you have a basic understanding of the day’s importance, here’s how to celebrate.
Rent a Dumpster and Clean the Park
You don’t need to travel far to celebrate National Public Land Day. Honor the land from your community by volunteering for park cleanup. Bring the community together to organize a cleanup day at the park. Everything from planting trees to cleaning shorelines of a lake or pond—these tasks make the ultimate transformation to the environment.
Visit a National Park for Free
There’s never a day that goes by that you shouldn’t visit a national park. Make a list of parks to see the week of the national park holiday and explore with friends. Take water and snacks as you hike the beautiful trails and discover new spots you’ll want to revisit.
Share the Outdoors on Social Media
Sometimes, you live too far from national parks to see them, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go out and find something to do for fun! While out and about with friends, take to social media to share your favorite outdoor past times. Not only do you raise awareness for the public holiday, but you end up connecting with others who share similar interests.
Get To Know Local Native History of Public Lands
An essential part of National Public Lands is history. Every national park has a native record, and you should learn all you can! Many volunteers are happy to answer questions about the history and life before the park became a national landmark.
Some things to learn more about are the people that lived or still live on the land, the local wildlife and foliage, and the history of volunteers take care of national parks.
It is vital to learn all you can about National Public Lands Day and how to celebrate it. Celebrate with friends and family and get to know your community’s public land history and your state’s national park. Not only do you learn something new, but you find a new place to escape on lazy days and volunteer in your spare time.
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