Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2022. Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as there may be changes due to Covid-19.

This landmark conservation legislation established the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund, which uses revenue from energy development to provide up to $1.9 billion a year for five years to provide needed maintenance for critical facilities and infrastructure in our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and American Indian schools. The National Park Service, which has one of the largest asset portfolios of all federal agencies, receives 70 percent of the Legacy Restoration Fund each year.

GAOA also designated royalties from offshore oil and natural gas to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund to the tune of $900 million a year to invest in conservation and recreation opportunities across the nation.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund receives up to $900 million a year from offshore oil and natural gas royalties. This funding assists national parks in the acquisition of essential lands and provides states with money to invest in local conservation and recreation opportunities.

Create family memories on Friday mornings in the summer! Take a nature walk with a ranger, and wade into Mountain Creek! Using a park net, search for dragonfly nymphs, salamanders, and many more animals that call Paris Mountain home. We will walk approximately one mile total as we walk to the creek, stay awhile, and walk back. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water shoes (though a limited number of water shoes are available to borrow). All ages welcome! Limit 25 people. Online payment is required to reserve your spot. For questions, or to get help registering, call the park office at 864-244-5565. The cost is $5 per person PLUS admission (if you have an All Parks Passport, you only pay the program cost). Admission is $6 for ages 16-64, $3.50 for ages 6-15, and $3.75 for ages 65+. Children younger than age 6 are not charged admission, so they only pay for the program. Meet at picnic flats parking lot. This program is also available for groups on other weekdays.

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Jammed pack with things to do, Welcome to South Cobb will elate the senses with sights, sounds, and irresistible aromas along the Chattahoochee River. Local and national performances, popular food trucks and vendors, custom-crafted beverages, fun, and games, will make Welcome to South Cobb an experience like no other on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Featuring national recording artists and other talents from 11 AM to 9 PM. 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM – Local artists, food trucks and vendors, merchandise, children’s area, food demonstrations. (Purchase General Admission, Food & Beverage, VIP Chattahoochee Landing, and VIP Observation Deck tickets). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Opening and National Recording Artists (Purchase National Stage Seating Tickets). Purchase Food & Beverage tickets and use them for food and drinks at the event.

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

In celebration and honor of National Public Lands Day, Come to the 5th annual DuPont
Forest Festival, a family friendly event that includes yoga, group bike rides, group hikes, a group trail run, face painting, nature
walks, “meet the horses,” fly fishing demo, clinics and classes, kids rides, history tours, food trucks and more, Free, Hosted by the
Friends of DuPont Forest, Guion Farms Paring Area of DuPont State Forest, Hendersonville, DupontForest.com/9999-2

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2022. Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as there may be changes due to Covid-19.

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits.

About National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is organized annually by the National Environmental Education Foundation, in cooperation with Department of the Interior, Department of the Army, and Department of Agriculture. The National Park Service is one of the event’s largest providers of sites and volunteers. Other participating federal agencies include the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, US Forest Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

Get Involved

There are many ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to #RecreateResponsibly!

• Visit a national park for free.
• Take part in a volunteer work project. Certain in-park projects may provide a fee-free day coupon to be used on a future date. See the list of National Public Lands Day events below or check out all volunteer events at national parks.
• Have fun and enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors!
• Share your favorite outdoor activity on social media channels with the hashtag #NPLD, #NPSVolunteer, and #FindYourPark!

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2022. Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as there may be changes due to Covid-19.

Many national parks have direct connections to the American military—there are dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans. In addition, every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we are and where we came from as a nation. They are tactile reminders of the values, the ideals, and the freedoms that our veterans protect.

The majestic landscapes, natural wonders, and patriotic icons that we cherish as a society have also inspired military members through the years. The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty are just a few of the national parks that have served as reminders of home to those stationed abroad. On Veterans Day, or any day, honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country with a visit to a national park.

The National Park Service invites all visitors to remember our veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on Veterans Day (November 11). Find tips to recreate responsibly while you visit!

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.