In Nevada and Nation, It's National Park Week
Monday, April 20, 2015
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK, Nev. - A national campaign is underway this week to encourage people in Nevada and around the U.S. to visit and enjoy the more than four-hundred national parks.
Nichole Andler, chief of interpretation at Great Basin National Park, says National Park Week is encouraging Americans to discover and rediscover national parks. She says a recently launched online search tool, findyourpark.com, is meant to reach younger people.
"Find Your Park in particular is our public awareness campaign that invites the next generation of parks visitors, and supporters and advocates to find their park," says Andler
Findyourpark.com allows users to input a zip code or park name to search for national parks. Andler says it's also part of a growing promotional campaign in advance of the National Park Service' centennial celebration next year.
As part of the effort to connect with younger Americans, Andler says findyourpark.com also has a social media element that allows people to share their stories.
"What we want you to do is to engage with us," she says. "Tell us how you found your park, and share your park experiences."
Andler says the website is also helpful for people who may be new to an area, to learn more about the national parks within that region.
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