As you gather with family and friends this holiday season, we hope the time you spent outdoors this year brings back warm memories and fun stories to share.
As always, we encourage everyone to continue to #RecreateResponsibly as you venture outside.
If you’re
searching for the perfect present for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life, look no further. Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with passes through Recreation.gov.
The 2022 America the Beautiful: National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Pass (or the Interagency Annual Pass) is available for purchase early for the holiday season through Recreation.gov.
The Interagency Annual Pass is a great gift for those planning road trips or looking to spend more time outside this coming year. The pass covers entrance or standard amenity fees at more than 2,000 federal land locations across the county.
Does the outdoor enthusiast in your life have a favorite spot they love to visit all year long? Get them an Annual Site Pass and give the gift of unlimited entry to their favorite national park, forest, or other federal recreation site! Destinations across the country offer the convenience of these digital passes to cover entrance or standard amenity (day use) fees at only that location for a year from the date of purchase.
Whatever trail they choose to take, passes make great presents for all the adventure seekers on your list this year!
Grab a group of friends, round up your family, or plan a trip for yourself to experience the breathtaking scenery, unforgettable moments, and magic of a whitewater adventure!
Apply for your chance to be awarded a river permit for experiences like rafting, kayaking, and paddling on some of the most scenic and exhilarating waterways in the country.
This lottery process is used to manage the large volume of interest in these popular experiences and to deliver an enhanced experience on the river.
Enter today through the Lotteries page on our website or through the “Lotteries” section in the Recreation.gov mobile app.
2022 Share Your Story Adventure Writing Contest Coming Soon!
Have you had a memorable experience exploring the great outdoors? If so, you
could win amazing prizes just by sharing your story with us!
With over 1,200 story submissions in the 2021 Share Your Story Contest, we loved hearing how exploring the outdoors brought many of you solace, enjoyment, and a sense of togetherness, with nature, family, or new friends you met along the trail – and we want to hear more!
We’re seeking stories that touched your heart, made you laugh, and created a memorable experience that will last a lifetime in the 2022 Share Your Story Contest launching on January 5th, 2022. Read stories from the 2021 Share Your Story Contest for travel inspiration and prepare your story to enter in the new year!
2021 Share The Experience Photo Contest Closing Soon!
We know many of you got out there this year to #BringHomeaStory by visiting the incredible natural wonders and historic destinations across the country. Hosted by the National Park Foundation, Share the Experience is an annual photography competition encouraging all amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, and adventures from our public lands and waters.
Your photos could win up to $10,000 in cash prizes, outdoor gear, hotel packages, or an annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
The 2021 contest ends in just a few weeks on December 31, so select your best shots and enter them at SharetheExperience.org!
