Get into all national parks for free on April 19

Want to get outside and enjoy nature for free?
For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week, which for 2025 will be held April 19-27, the park service is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments on Saturday, April 19.
This can save you a $50 entry fee or even more, but here’s what you need to know:
You might be shocked to learn this, but these freebie days are really, really popular. For maximum enjoyment, I suggest getting there at sunrise, before everyone else is even o