Recent years have been a huge reminder of just how healing the great outdoors can be, both physically and mentally. If you have plans to take advantage of it in 2026, pull out your calendar.
The National Park Service has announced the dates on which all park entry fees will be waived, making the new year the perfect opportunity to explore The Natural State and other nearby parks.
Here are the dates you’ll want to save:
- Monday, Feb. 16 – Presidents Day
- Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
- Sunday, June 14 – Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- Friday-Sunday, July 3–5 – Independence Day weekend
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 – 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- Thursday, Sept. 17 – Constitution Day
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Arkansas contains nine national parks, memorials and sites, including one in our own backyard at Little Rock Central High School.
Learn more about National Park Service sites in our state at the Arkansas Deptartment of Parks, Heritage and Tourism website. For more local adventures year round, follow the department on Facebook, X and Instagram.