Natural History Wanderings

Today, in honor of the fifth anniversary of the #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct, all National Park Service entrance fees are waived. Not a bad way to start a Monday.

What if there’s not a park near me? Chances are, there’s a park closer than you think. There are over 400 national park areas spread across the country. Check nps.gov and search by state to find one close to you. (Keep in mind the nearest park entrance may be behind you.)

What is the Great American Outdoors Act? Thanks for asking. The Great American Outdoors Act (#GAOA) provides funding to improve infrastructure, address extensive and long-overdue maintenance and repair needs, and expand recreation opportunities in national parks. Over the last five years, hundreds of projects have been underway. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/gaoa.htm

Image: Yosemite National Park recently reopened the Tuolumne Meadows Campground following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act.