From high-adrenaline outdoor activities to peaceful experiences in the wilderness, national parks provide a variety of recreation opportunities that strengthen resilience and comprehensive physical, social, mental, and spiritual fitness.
Many parks are popular destinations for active adventures like hiking, climbing, cycling, swimming, and scuba diving. While others are known for more tranquil activities, such as camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and observing night skies. The National Park Service also manages parks that preserve our nation’s cultural history, providing experiences about our past struggles and triumphs.
To find a recreation opportunity in a national park near you, visit www.nps.gov or your local military outdoor recreation office.
Spend A Night Outside
Learn where, when, and how to camp, staff safe, and find your adventure.
Take A Hike and more!
Find places to recreate and suggestions on what to do.
Go Fishing
Enjoy fishing in Manzanita Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Find Your Beach
East coast, west coast, the north coast, and Texas coast—beaches are not that far away.
Above It All
Find your trail above the everyday.
Quiet Reflection
Find solitude on the water. Gain a new perspective. See things in a different light.
Last updated: June 2, 2018