Celebrate National Park Week with CNPC: Trails, Rangers, and Community Connections

There’s a lot to love about springtime in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: the wildflowers are blooming, the trails are buzzing, and the river is flowing. And now we’ve got one more reason to get outside: National Park Week is coming up April 19-27, and we’re ready to celebrate CRNRA in a big way!


At Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, we’re teaming up with the National Park Service and local organizations to kick off the week with a fun-filled day at Island Ford Visitor Center on Saturday, April 19 from 1–4 PM. It’s a triple celebration—we’re marking the start of National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day all at once! This is a drop-in event, so come whenever you like and stay as long as you want.


We’ve got a little something for everyone: a recycled craft station where you can turn trash into treasures, a native seed ball station to help you grow something beautiful at home, a scavenger hunt, a photo contest, and even the chance to become a Junior Ranger or B.A.R.K. Ranger (yes, that means your dog can get in on the fun too)! Oh, and did we mention it’s one of the fee-free days at the park? No entrance fee!


And that’s just the start! Throughout the week, we’ll be out at a few of your favorite trailheads—Island Ford, Palisades, Vickery Creek, and more—with “Thank a Ranger” stations, where you can leave a note, snag a trail map, or just say hi. It’s a small way to say thanks to the rangers who do so much behind the scenes!


We’re also giving a shout-out to the awesome local businesses that support CNPC and our mission to care for the park. Some are offering perks for members, others are hosting promotions that give back to the park—and all of them are helping keep our trails and river happy and healthy.


So grab your hiking shoes, bring your friends (two-legged and four), and help us celebrate the place we all love so much. It’s going to be a great week in the park—hope to see you out there! Head to our National Park Week page to see how you can get involved, give back, and get outside!
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