Indy Standard

The United States Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to designate April 20-28, 2024, as National Park Week. This initiative was introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), with support from other Senate colleagues.

Senator Young expressed pride in the Indiana Dunes National Park, highlighting it as an example of the diverse landscapes, wildlife, and history offered by national parks across the nation. "Hoosiers are proud of the Indiana Dunes National Park," said Senator Young. "During National Park Week, we celebrate the Indiana Dunes National Park and America’s great outdoors."

Young played a key role in authoring legislation that recognized the Indiana Dunes as the 61st national park in the United States and Indiana's first national park.

Throughout National Park Week, various activities will be available for public participation:

- Saturday, April 20: Discovery Day with waived entrance fees.

- Sunday, April 21: Opportunities for volunteering.

- Monday, April 22: Earth Day Cleanup at Indiana Dunes National Park.

- Tuesday, April 23: Focus on innovation within national parks.

- Wednesday, April 24: Workforce Wednesday to meet employees and partners of the National Park Service.

- Thursday, April 25: Youth Engagement opportunities for young people.

- Friday, April 26: Community Connections highlighting collaborative efforts within communities.

- Saturday, April 27: Junior Ranger Day activities.

- Sunday, April 28: Arts in Parks featuring artistic explorations.