NATIONWIDE Those tired of staying indoors and wanting to visit a national park are in luck.
The National Park Service is offering visitors free admission on Saturday, April 17 in honor of National Park Week.
That date marks the first day of the weeklong celebration, which lasts April 17 – 25. The first day is meant to encourage residents to explore national parks that typically charge entrance fees.
“You are invited to join us on this special day celebrated across the United States and internationally to promote the growing movement of healthcare providers referring patients to parks to improve their health and wellbeing,” according to the NPS’ website. “This year ParkRx Day is a fee-free day in US National Parks so everyone can get out and enjoy the health benefits of the great outdoors.”
York River Shoreline Protection and Enhancement Project is underway at Colonial National Historical Park. (WYDaily/Courtesy of Colonial National Historic Park Facebook page)
The National Park Service at Colonial National Historical Park last month began a shoreline protection and enhancement project along the western shore of the York River, near Indian Field Creek and Felgates Creek.
The project will restrict fishing and other access along the shoreline in portions of the project area until March 1, 2021, according to a news release.
Some Colonial Parkway pullouts will be partially used by the contractor, which will reduce parking availability at these sites.
Colonial National Historical Park will increase its entrance fees starting Jan. 21, 2021 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience and align with the standardized National Park Service entrance fee structure used by other parks in their category, based on park s