WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), the Ranking Member of the National Parks Subcommittee, marking the week of April 19 through April 27 as National Park Week 2025. The resolution, supported on a bipartisan basis, seeks to boost awareness of the value and availability of recreational areas while encouraging people across the country to spend time in America’s treasured national parks.

The resolution is cosponsored by Chairman of the National Parks Subcommittee, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT).

“From the rocky coasts of Acadia to the breathtaking canyons of Zion, America’s national parks preserve some of our nation’s most inspiring landmarks so people of all backgrounds can explore the natural majesty of the United States,” said Senator King. “This National Park Week comes at a particularly trying time for park rangers and park-goers alike who face the current uncertainty associated with misguided funding freezes and layoffs. This resolution serves a reminder of the Senate’s bipartisan commitment to supporting and protecting our gorgeous parks for all future generations.”

As a lifelong advocate for conservation and as ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Senator King is among the Senate’s most prominent voices advocating for conservation. Senator King helped lead the passage the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) into law; the legislation that included the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF). Because of his work, in 2020, Senator King was awarded the inaugural National Park Foundation (NPF) “Hero” Award. Since the creation of the LRF, Senator King has pushed park leaders to discuss funding maintenance efforts, maintaining a sufficient NPS workforce, and managing growing park visitation.

To learn more about National Park Week and the schedule for the remainder of the week, click here.

To find the closest national park near you, click here.

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