In oklahoma, the oklahoma tourism and recreation department administers the fund at the state level through its division of state parks. And the passport book program makes it easy, because everything is. Passport program gets kids moving metrofamily magazine. Minetor the first comprehensive companion guides for 1. Here is a list with illustrations of the passport cancellation stamps for oklahomas national parks sites and other federalnational areas. North carolina state parks passport request nc state parks.
Once you visit six state parks, you will be eligible to get a token. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation stamps. Several alabama state parks are free to enter, although there may be fees for. Arkansas national parks passport cancellation stamps.
National parks passport book rocky mountain conservancy. Let me tell you about my adventure in the northwest passage of oklahoma. Southeast region includes the location of every stamp in the national parks of kentucky, tennessee, north carolina, south carolina, mississippi, alabama, georgia, florida, puerto rico, and the virgin islands. Pick up your north carolina state parks passport from a state park. View passport fees payment there will be 2 separate fees. Adair state park alabaster caverns state park arrowhead state park. Find some of our favorite state parks for families here. National parks passport program mississippi national. Passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. Over 17 percent of oklahoma children are classified as obese and this program works to decrease that number by promoting fun physical activity. Each year a series of collectible passport stamps is issued. The online reservation system is another service we are proud to offer to our park visitors, said hardy watkins, executive director of otrd. Passport to your national parks collectors edition eastern national on.
Oklahoma tourism parks passport program the task at hand was to increase awareness and visits to oklahomas 34 state parks. Includes information on nearly 400 park sites, maps, and dozens of color photographs. The new pennsylvania state parks and state forests passport was developed with a grant from chesapeake energy. Once every four years, one of the rarest passport to your national parks stamps is available in parks all across the country. The passport booklets have been distributed free of charge to all oklahoma fourthgraders the last two springs. These 33 parks offer scenic beauty, diverse terrain such as and abundant wildlife.
Several variations of cancellation stamps for many of the park sites are displayed. The kansas state parks passport will expire when the vehicle registration expires a year later. From red rock canyon state park to little sahara state park, oklahomas geographical diversity has earned our state a reputation for natural beauty. State parks passport program encourages families to travel. This deluxe version has extra spaces to collect park cancellations and commemorative passport stamps issued each year. Stop by the parks office or visitor center to get your passport book stamped. Some alabama state parks do issue an annual park pass for that individual park. Passport to your national parks collectors edition.
South carolina ultimate outsider program not a passport program. Pennsylvania state parks and state forests passport. Passport to your national parks 2016 stamp series in the. Kids outdoor parks passport pdf outdoor challenge for kids not a passport program. The passport challenge is a great way for visitors to enjoy and learn about state parks, while also earning prizes. This is a list of current and former state parks in oklahoma. Please visit a state park near you to pick up a passport book. Department of state and 1 to the oklahoma county court clerks office. Reserve a cabin, lodge room or golf tee time at oklahoma state parks from this convenient booking page. Its easy to learn about and explore all of the national park sites with the colorcoded maps, previsit information, illustrations and photographs. Here is a list with illustrations of the passport cancellation stamps for arkansas national parks and historic sites and other national parks sites. Although written for ages 10 and above, kids arent the only ones who may find this book intriguing.
Other alabama state parks do not issue any annual passes. Each time you visit a state park, you will receive a free sticker. The national park passport mimics a real passport book in shape and organizes the various u. North atlantic, midatlantic, national capital region, southeast, midwest, southwest, rocky mountain. Passport to your national parks junior ranger edition. Bring your own dune buggy or rent an atv and fly over the sand dunes at little sahara state park or grab your wet suit and have a scuba adventure in lake tenkillers dive park. Purchase your passport book at the explore store right across from our visitor center in the lobby of the science museum of. Fyi, i also have a florida state parks passport book and a presidential libraries passport. National park service passport collectors edition passport. With the tennessee state parks passport challenge, park visitors can earn points at each destination they visit. Due to limited supply of passport books at our raleigh office, we are closing the online request form. The national parks passport program is a great way to explore the over 400 units of the national park service.
Passport to your national parks 2016 stamp series will help you discover the beauty and history found in americas national parks. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet. 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. The passport book has icons of the activities at each park. Oklahoma has the following state parks in their system. Go rapelling at red rock canyon state park or boulder climbing at robbers cave state park. 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. Featuring little river national wildlife area, salt plains national wildlife refuge, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, washita national wildlife refuge, wichita mountains national wildlife refuge headquarters, fort sill national historic site, quachita national forest. Colorado passports are no longer in production, but the state parks still have stamps from the program that can be collected without a book.
This feature will allow visitors to book a room at any time, and not just during normal business hours. How about traveling to all of north carolinas state parks to experience nature, get some exercise and stamp your north carolina state park passport. These 33 parks offer scenic beauty, diverse terrain such as and. Vacation in our state parks and resorts we have 35 diverse oklahoma state parks. Army corps of engineers, city of seattle parks and recreation, and washington state parks.
The program originated in 1986, and i personally have participated off and on since 1995 when my parents purchased my first passport book. New passport program offers pennsylvania families opportunities for recreation the pennsylvania parks and forests foundation ppff is now issuing passportsan easy and fun way to visit pennsylvanias state parks and forests. We strive to provide our citizens and visitors with spaces that enhance and protect the environment, promote the quality of life in. Visit the parks and enjoy your favorite outdoor activities. What parks are you visiting on your extra day this year. Each of the 33 state parks has a unique sticker that children can collect for placement on the corresponding park page in their passport. What documents do i need to apply or renew a passport.
The passport program was designed to challenge and encourage nevada residents and visitors to experience the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources that span all of nevadas state parks. Find information about sequoyah state park, an oklahoma state park located near muskogee, tahlequah and wagoner. State parks passport program the oklahoma state parks passport program was developed to encourage 4th graders to live healthy, get active, and enjoy the beauty of oklahomas 33 great state parks. Map showing the location of state parks in the state of oklahoma. The nps provides the lwcf matching grants to the states, and through the states to local. Youll gain a greater appreciation of the national park system in america, and youll have fun doing it. We want everyone to experience oklahomas outdoors and state park settings. The oklahoma state parks passport program has a twofold purpose. Junior ranger passport and 2019 junior ranger sticker set.
Beaver dunes state park beavers bend resort park bernice state park black mesa state park boggy depot state park. Book a room at roman nose lodge, belle starr view lodge, lake murray lodge or western hills guest ranch or book a cabin at one of nine oklahoma state parks. National park passport journal pocketsized outdoor experience book 3. Since we all know kids love parks we decided to craft a messa read more. Unfortunately, alabama does not offer an annual state park pass that covers all the alabama state parks. The state parks passport program is designed to encourage travel and awareness of oklahoma state parks. We strive to provide our citizens and visitors with spaces that enhance and protect the. Some bonus stamps from these sites are also exhibited. Five oklahoma state parks, seventytwo hours, and tons of fun.
Tennessee state parks announce passport challenge the. Oklahoma state parks hover mouse over pog to popup clickable link current parks. Save your cherished park memories in this special collectors edition passport book. What is a passport and how long have they been around. This is a great program for families as they can pick up a free passport at any park office and then the kids can collect stickers for their passport and the more parks they visit, they are eligible to receive tokens. Not all parks are included and not all parks still have stamps available.
This is a great program for families as they can pick up a free passport at any park office and then the kids can. Oklahoma state parks are natural wonders where you can hike fish, camp and much more. The official passport program website my wife and i began our national parks tour on may. Passport to your national parks in the discover your. To get a free oklahoma state parks passport book, visit any state park. Kansas residents except seniors and persons with disabilities and owners of vehicles not registered in kansas who buy their park vehicle permits at a kdwpt office or vendor will have to pay the regular price for annual and daily permits. Department of state must be in the form of check, money order or cashiers check.
Easytoreach parks are worth five points, while more outoftheway locations can be worth up to 20 points. The 10 best oklahoma state parks with photos tripadvisor. The park is huge and has a lot to offer when the trees have their leaves but if youre traveling through in the winter, just take the morning cave walk, visit the museum and drive to belle starrs grave and kee. Sequoyah state park, an oklahoma state park located near. State parks passport program oklahoma city the state parks passport program is designed to encourage travel and awareness of oklahoma state parks. Oklahomas national parks passport cancellation stamps. The reservation system features cabins, cottages and lodge rooms at the following state parks. Park passports state parks passport national park passport. Several variations of cancellation stamps for some of the park sites are displayed.
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