The National Parks Passport Program is a fun and popular way to document your visits to U.S. National Parks and other federally managed sites. Here’s an overview of how it works:
What is it?
The Passport to Your National Parks® is a booklet where visitors can collect cancellation stamps (similar to passport stamps) at participating sites managed by the National Park Service. This includes not only national parks but also monuments, historic sites, seashores, and more.
Where to buy national park passport book
Purchase your passport book at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center year-round, or seasonally at the Hoh Visitor Center or the Kalaloch Ranger Station. Passport books also may be purchased online or at other NPS locations.
You can purchase the Passport To Your National Parks® online through the official America’s National Parks™ Online Store. They offer various editions of the passport book, including the Classic, Collector’s, and Explorer editions, along with related accessories and commemorative stamp sets.
You can also buy National Parks Passports Classic online on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4avgVmY
How it works:
1. Get a Passport Book:
- Passport books are available for purchase online, at visitor centers, and in many national park gift shops.
- There are different editions, from the standard-sized book to a larger, more detailed “Explorer Edition.”
2. Visit Parks and Get Stamps:
- At each participating park, there’s a cancellation station (usually in the visitor center).
- Stamps typically include the name of the park and the date of your visit.
3. Add Stickers and Extras:
- Many parks also offer commemorative stickers featuring artwork or photos of the site, which can be added to your passport.
- There are regional sections in the book, so you can keep track of parks by geographic area.
4. Collect Over Time:
- With over 400 National Park Service units, the passport can be a lifelong adventure.
- Some people even compete to visit all of them or track how many stamps they’ve collected!
Why is it popular?
- Personalized Memory Book: It creates a tangible record of your travels and adventures.
- Educational Fun: Encourages exploration and learning about history, nature, and culture.
- Affordable Hobby: Most national parks have free or low-cost entry, making it accessible.