National Parks: Ken Burns on why they were America's best idea

By Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY

This article is a great read about our National Parks, with mentions of some Midwest parks.  For more information on a National Park in your location, their event spaces, and group opportunities see www.npca.org/regions/midwest

The National Park Service will celebrate National Park Week from April 16 to 24. All National Park Service entrance fees will be waived for the week. The week will kick off with a National Junior Ranger Day on April 16 with kid-friendly activities. For more information, go to nps.gov or NationalParks.org.

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