Commemorative anniversary stamps now available for new mexico and west texas national historic trailsthe bureau of land management in new mexico invites visitors to participate in the popular national historic trail passport program where they can obtain stamps at a network of historic sites along these trails. The national park service cancellation stamp with an image of the lighthouse acceptable for uslhs passport book is available at the nps visitors center permit desk, 38 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke, nc. Passport to your national parks americas national parks. En provides passport cancellation stampers to sites administered by the u. Adhesive stamps can also be purchased to affix to the passport book. The park is located in southern nevada and northwestern arizona and the main access is via u. The digital passport is instantly delivered to your mobile device smartphone via text and email. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet, but i didnt want to keep you from having your. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Passport to your national parks collectors edition. With the purchase of this book, many of the stamp locations also provide a free gift. Aug 16, 2016 passport to your national parks collectors edition eastern national on. Not all parks are included and not all parks still have stamps available.
The free stamps are part of the passport to your national parks program. The 2019 2020 tucson attractions passport the tucson attractions passport, available in printed or digital, provides you with exclusive savings at the southern arizona attractions, tours, events and festivals. Nov 30, 2019 the collector edition is a slightly larger passport stamp book. Its my first stop after entering the park and it usually offers restrooms. I scrapbook all my trips using a map or the handout available for free. Several variations of stamps for many of the sites are displayed here. At this time there are still a few available by contacting the park office. Purchases support valley forge national historical park. Collect nps passport stamps and collectible tokens from every park in the national park system. Aug 17, 2005 lake mead national recreation area was established in 1936. A few years ago, we celebrated the national park service birthday by providing you this handy free national parks checklist map. This way, you can get multiple stamps for the same park, but each stamp will be a little different. Arizonas national parks passport cancellation stamps. This spiralbound booklet allows you to collect and store stamps available at national parks and heritage areas throughout the united states.
Here is a list with illustrations of the passport cancellation stamps for arizona s national parks and monuments and other national parks sites and federalnational areas. Department of the interior bureau of land management, fish and wildlife service, bureau of reclamation, national park service. At nearly all of the 419 american national park units of the united states and many of the national park service s affiliated areas, one or more national park passport stamps cancellation stamps can be acquired at no cost at park visitor centers and ranger stations. Some bonus stamps from these sites are also exhibited. Oct 07, 2019 sometimes the stamps are different due to the location in the park e. Passport special stamps 2016 april 2016 claim your visit to the missouri state museum between april 9april 30, 2016 to earn this special centennial stamp. Jun 29, 2011 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.
Located in richfield, oh, the appalachian trail passport can help you. Passport to your national parks stampable sticker sets 5 passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. Nps passport stamps more things to hunt more exploring off. Stamp your journal or purchase a national park passport book or kids passport and start collecting stamps at national parks and npsaffiliated areas nationwide. Passport to your national parks 2016 stamp series eastern national on. Tucson, arizona is home to the nations largest cacti. Morristown national historical park was the midatlantic region stamp on the 2003 passport stamp set.
Sitespecific anza trail stamps are located at these points along the trail updated may 2017. California book passports are not currently in production. National park passport and why you need one and how to use it. Passport to your national parks books and stamps western. Ive visites several national parks on various vacations, but i didnt know about the nps passport program until about 4 years ago, which is when i started collecting stamps.
Cancellation station locations shop americas national parks. Montezuma castle national monument here is a separate page for montezuma castle national monument passport stamps listed by stamping station. National park service nps, nps affiliated sites, national heritage areas, and national trails. Please contact individual sites for hours and stamp availability. Grand canyon passport stamp and passport book grand canyon. Kim and i started collecting these back in july 1999 and ive continued the tradition since then. My wife and i began our national parks tour on may 14, 1999 at montezumas castle natl monument. For more passport book information, visit americas national parks. The stamps are similar in nature to passport stamps stamped in a travelers national passport. Jul 14, 2019 cancellation stamps can be found at national parks and monuments. Sep 27, 2019 while visiting the visitors center in flagstaff, az, i located a route 66 passport book.
You dont have to purchase the passport book to collect stamps, but its by far the most common way for people to collect their cancellation stamps. The atchafalaya national heritage area participates in the passport to your national parks program. Grand canyon passport stamp and passport book tripadvisor. National parks must be created by an act of congress. Id like to go back and get stamps from the parks i visited before i had the passport. May 29, 2019 discover the joys of visiting national parks when you have a national park passport book to collect cancellation stamps. The ultimate guide to junior ranger badges travelingmom. National park passport stamps cancellation stamps for the national parks passport book by eastern national. The old spanish trail interactive passport stamp map. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the american west. The set of 10 stamps includes one national and 9 regional stamps. Get ready for a great travel addiction and explore what we mean when we say stamp cramp see more ideas about national park passport, national parks, national. Collect, have fun, remember, and reminisce over your great park experiences. Here is a list with illustrations of the passport cancellation stamps for ohios national parks sites.
They provided me with a free passport book that is just the arizona portion. I had been familiar with national parks passport cancellation stamps for. In addition to the cancellation stamps, each year the national parks passport program releases a set of. Since 1986, the park passport has been a cherished heirloom for fans of our national parks the world over. The passport to your national parks program is run by eastern national, a nonprofit organization. Cancellation stamps, which complement the collectible stamp sheets, can be found at national parks and monuments. I am sure you will agree that stamp cancellations collected in a national parks passport. Nps passport program atchafalaya national heritage area. Where can in the park can i collect the stamp and cancellation stamp or are they the same thing. Passport to your national parks old spanish national historic trail. Passport to your national parks program kidventurous.
After you have collected all the stamps, present your completed passport to a park ranger to celebrate your achievement. First, pick up junior ranger booklets at the parks visitor center. You may be 102 years old, and thats young at heart for us. These stamps may be placed in the specially made passport book which is perfect for planning a trip to your national parks and for saving memories after youve left. Erie canalway national heritage corridor experience canal. I keep the books in my car just in case i come up on a monument, etc. Collect, have fun, remember, and reminisce over your. Im on my 4th book due to filling up areas such as the southease, etc. Collect free ink cancellations with the name of the park and the date of your visit at more than 400 of americas national parks. While at the winslow visitor center, they provided me with a free passport book that is just the arizona portion of route 66.
These rubberstamp ink markings record the name of the park and the date of your visit. Every park has a free cancellation stamp that you put in your book like a visa. The route 66 passport program was created by the historic route 66 association of arizona association in conjunction with all the communities and attractions along arizonas stretch of route 66 regardless of their ability to financially support the project. National parks map, adventure log, and passport book for kids, teens, adults, and seniors by sarah pritt arthur jul 9, 2019 5. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the united states, are protected by saguaro national park, to the east and west of the modern city of tucson. Purchase our passport today and have it stamped as you travel to different hostels, hikerfriendly logins, gear outfitters, and more for your a. Stamps, stickers and fun march 25, 2020 june 3, 20 linda we often link to affiliate products and.
It features 58 national parks with a place to check each off after you visit. When you participate in the passport to your national parks program, you help support the people, places, and stories that matter at america s national parks. Several variations of cancellation stamps for many of the park sites are displayed. The passport stamps look like the round portion of a postal cancellation. Collect passport stamps while exploring the potomac heritage trail network. Recent reports indicate that this stamp may not be currently available. If you plan on visiting the national parks, you need a national park passport. Passport books can be acquired at any of the park sites, or you can request a passport book before your visit by contacting us at email us. The stamps are similar in nature to passport stamps stamped in a travelers national. Jul 24, 2018 explore the park as a family and fill out a booklet with fun activities, like mazes and word searches, to earn a collectible badge. Im an avid photographer so i know the exact dates i was at every park.
Eastern national is a 501c3 notforprofit cooperating association, that promotes the publics understanding and support of americas national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services. This station is located at the main visitors center and museum just west of hoover dam. Record your visit with special passport cancellation stamps at select canal sites. National park service centennial pin traveling exhibition. An enterprise of many partners, the evolving potomac heritage national scenic trail network celebrates the heritage of the corridor between the mouth of the potomac river and the allegheny highlands and offers opportunities for hiking, bicycling, boating, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. Started in 1986 by eastern national parks association now americas national parks, the passport program helps visitors discover the beauty and history found across the national park system by recording the name of the park and the date. The cancellation stamps will be available in at least one spot in each park area. Update 060610 i visited stones river today to get the new national cemetery stamp and they currently have sseven stamps available, five of which are official dated national park passport stamps. National park passport stamps a comprehensive guide to.
The other two are the stones river national battlefield stamp shown above and a tennessee historical commission stamp for stones river. This means that this book can help you easily track which nps units you have visited and how many you still have to go. Our passport collection includes books, inserts, and the stamps to complete your book. You can collect hundreds of free cancellation stamps at cancellation stations in national parks and npsaffiliated areas nationwide. 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. Passport to your national parks annual stamp seriesedit. Personalize your passport book by adding stickers, logging the trails you hiked, or any other way that helps you preserve your memories. Passport to your national parks classic expander pack.