Putting it all together, there are over 390 sites that the us national park service maintains from national parks, national monuments, seashores, battlefields and more. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation. Printable national parks stamp book 58 national parks with history facts, an area for the official national park stamp, and space for simple growth mindset reflection. You could have the stamp book, make a point of asking the ranger at any given location if they have a stamp. Ready to explore the national parks of the united states. The national park service cancellation stamp with an image of the lighthouse acceptable for uslhs passport book is available at the nps visitors center permit desk, 38 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke, nc. Some travelers like to collect passport stamps from each country they visit. Although our visits variedhiking here, a ranger program there, and kiddos working to complete junior ranger badgesthere was one thing we did at every national park. Since 1986, the park passport has been a cherished heirloom for fans of our national parks the world over. National park books sort by price, low to high price, high to low alphabetically, az alphabetically, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling view grid. Americas national parks supports education and preservation efforts at nearly 170 national parks. The passport also has sections for the collectable stamps that have been released since 1986.
The national park passport book is an outstanding tool to help us plan and see them all. Did you know theres a us national parks passport book. Apr 28, 2016 designing the national parks stamp pane the national park system consists of more than 400 park sites. Our adventure out west last year took us to a number of national parksyellowstone, devils tower, the badlands, mt. Some of the canadian national parks have cancellation stamps at their information and visitor centres centers. The stamp pane, designed by ethel kessler of bethesda, md, includes 16 stamp images featuring existing art or photography representing the regional diversity of the national park system. Today, im going to teach you all about getting a national park passport and collecting national park passport stamps. Amazons choice for national parks stamp book national park passport journal pocketsized outdoor experience book 3. National geographic complete national parks of the united states, 2nd edition.
National park passport booklet and cancellation stamps youtube. National park passport and why you need one and how to use it. Apr 28, 2015 there are a few ways you could look at collecting national park passport stamps. You could have the stamp book, take it with you on your adventures and simply get a stamp every time you come across a stamp station. In 2010, the united states mint began issuing 56 quarterdollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the united states mint america the beautiful quarters program. In 2010 the united states mint began issuing quarters commemorating. It offers a great reference guide to the nations 391 national parks complete with maps, insider hints, and great photos of americas national. Collect free ink cancellations with the name of the park and the date of your visit at more than 400 of americas national parks. A passport stamp book and journal for young explorers. Back when i started this site, i could not find any uptodate pages on the web dedicated to the little book passport to your national parks so i thought id put something together. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and eparks.
Click on the link for a state to see the list and images for that state or on the link for a year to see the stamps collected in that particular year. Those who also visit the us parks will want to check out the national parks travelers club web site for. Passport books can be acquired at any of the park sites, or you can request a passport book before your visit by contacting us at email us. Carlsbad caverns is 5th stamp celebrated in national parks. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet, but i didnt want to keep you from having your. How to choose the best national park passport for your adventures. It was super fun to get cancellation stamps and its a neat reminder of the.
Passport to your national parks program kidventurous. The national park service was created in 1916 and operates 417 sites in the united states. Get the best deals on national park service when you shop the largest online selection at. Put your stamp on every national park experience with the passport to your national parks classic edition. Its a cute, affordable, spiralbound, pocketsize booklet, with a place to track every national park youve been to. Eastern national is a 501c3 notforprofit cooperating association, that promotes the publics understanding and support of americas national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services. National park passport booklet and cancellation stamps.
As of this past march, there are now over 400 of them. Customize your passport with these national park stamps. Roosevelt personally oversaw the selection of stamp subjects and designs during his administration. Take a strollor bicycle, or horse, or boatalong the potomac heritage national scenic trail with our 2020 national capital region passport stamp. Here is a list with illustrations of the national parks passport cancellation stamps that i have collected. National park passport stamps a comprehensive guide to. The park sites provide an opportunity to learn and enjoy recreational opportunities. The official cancellation is always a circle, and it will have the current date set on it and the name of the park. Ever thought about visiting all of americas national. My national park passport book is my favorite national park souvenir. Each year, one national stamp and nine regional stamps, each highlighting a different park, is released.
It was super fun to get cancellation stamps and its. I just purchased the national park passport booklet before i took my family to sequoia and yosemite national parks. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet. The stamp is in an information kiosk in the parking area at the minnesota dnr area office, 20596 highway 7, hutchinson, mn 55350. While this is not as organized as eastern nationals passport program for the us national park units there are park visitors who seek out these momemtos of their visit to a park. Get your free national parks owners guide from the. Since 1986, national park visitors have turned to the passport to your national parks program to preserve memories of their park travels by collecting ink cancellations at every national park they visit. Our national parks in words, images, and stamps book explores how our national park system began, the changes it has endured, and the astounding array of sites it includes all through breathtaking images and historic stamps. Designing the national parks stamp pane the national park system consists of more than 400 park sites. The thai book is a lot like the us one, but each stamp depicts the parks most iconic landmark. I hope i can get my us passport book soon, and start seeing more of our national parks.
If you havent purchased a national park passport book yet, youre in. National parks unused vintage us postage stamps mail. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation stamps. A history of americas national parks, illustrated by stamps and other fascinating memorabilia. You can either click on the map, or on the text to access a state. Mar 31, 2014 i just purchased the national park passport booklet before i took my family to sequoia and yosemite national parks. Welcome to florida state parks, where every stamp is a story.
Not just the big ones mind you, but all of the areas administered by the national park service. Jun 29, 2011 back in may i learned about the passport to your national parks program through the national park service and ive been dying to get our brand new passport books stamped with my kids. Does canada have a national park stamp collection book like. The united states has been blessed with many natural wonders. The nps is modifying our operations for facilities and programs, including closure, at areas that cannot adhere to this guidance. The national park travelers club is the organization for anyone who enjoys visiting our national parks and everyone collecting cancellations in the passport to your national parks program. Jan 01, 2016 amazons choice for national parks stamp book national park passport journal pocketsized outdoor experience book 3. Collect national park stamps, log each visit on a map. Sep 27, 2019 the thai book is a lot like the us one, but each stamp depicts the parks most iconic landmark. Each page in the passport has a space to stamp or cancel the date and location of your visit to each park site. These stamps have included everything from the statue of liberty to saintgaudens. The national park foundation will give you a free owners guide to the national park system to help you enjoy the parks the colorful guide, which breaks down the park system into regions, is available online in a pdf format.
Then you can print front to back, fold in half, then staple in the middle to make great book to take on the go. The official passport program website my wife and i began our national parks tour on may. Regarding rule of regulation of canada, i am not well known, even you asked me, it is fine but i am sorry, i am not able to. The national stamp typically features a park that is commemorating a milestone that year, such as the 100th anniversary of the statue of liberty. National park passport stamps this is a complete list of all the us national parks, including passport stamps cancellations from the ones ive been to. At nearly all of the 419 american national park units of the united states one or more national. Back in may i learned about the passport to your national parks program through the national park service and ive been dying to get our brand new passport books stamped with my kids. Passport to your national parks books and stamps western. Canada and us are exactly opposite time frame and geography. There are a few ways you could look at collecting national park passport stamps. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and. Complete set, 1934 national parks issue, 10v for sale at. Passport to your national parks classic edition shop americas.
Explore winding rivers and endless shoreline pioneer through forests and swamps, deep caverns and towering dunes dive into shimmering emerald springs and discover historical places that connect us to generations past. At nearly all of the 419 american national park units of the united states and many of the national park services affiliated areas, one or more national park passport stamps cancellation stamps can be acquired at no cost at park visitor centers and ranger stations. National geographic guide to national parks of the united states, 8th edition. Flight 93 national memorial patch national park service 911 new in pkg. At this time there are still a few available by contacting the park office. Carlsbad caverns national park, nm the stamp image is a photograph by richard mcguire of the interior of the. My goal in 2017 is to fill it up as much as i can, and see some of the lesserknown parts of thailand while im at it. Carlsbad caverns is 5th stamp celebrated in national parks series. This network of trails links the mountains of pennsylvania to the tidewaters of the potomac river in washington, dc. Enjoy them to the fullest by shopping our collection of national parks handbooks, history books, childrens activity guides and books, park guides, maps, posters and more, including posters by famous graphics artist, charley harper. Aug 30, 2009 some of the canadian national parks have cancellation stamps at their information and visitor centres centers. Our national parks in words, images, and stamps book explores how our national park system began, the changes it has endured, and the astounding array of sites it includes all through breathtaking images and historic stamps this 116page book includes. Passport to your national parks classic edition shop. Does canada have a national park stamp collection book.
Passport to your national parks collectors edition. The nps is modifying our operations for facilities and programs, including. This travelogue includes colorcoded maps, previsit information, illustrations and photographs. The passport to your national parks annual stamp sets, dating back to 1986, feature vibrant images of some of americas most beautiful landscapes. Fortunately with the conservationists like john muir, president teddy roosevelt, gifford pinchot and several others the us led the world in setting aside land and waterlands to be protected by the federal government from development that would destroy their natural beauty.
Our parent company, eastern national, is an official nonprofit education partner of the national park service. The florida national parks association is an official private, nonprofit partner of the national park service that supports educational, interpretive, historical, and scientific research activities in south floridas national parks. Americas natural treasures our national parks are presented in one handy booklet with the passport to your national parks program. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. California book passports are not currently in production. It showcases my route though the 419 us national park.
The national park system calls the stamps passport cancellations but when i am looking for one and talking to rangers i usually refer to them as passport stamps. Note, you are currently viewing this site as a guest which gives you limited access to our features. Passport to your national parks americas national parks. Our passport collection includes books, inserts, and the stamps to complete your book. It includes a list of every national park area in the united states.