President Trump signed an executive order on April 23, 2025 declaring National Park Week from April 19 to April 27 each year starting in 2025. The order also highlights the importance of preserving and protecting America’s national parks as a source of inspiration, education, and recreation. The president stated that he has taken action to restore names to our parks that honor American greatness, including returning Mount McKinley to its rightful name. He also announced the creation of the National Garden of American Heroes, which honors 250 patriots who embodied courage, love of country, and devotion to America’s highest ideals. The order encourages all Americans to celebrate their national parks by learning more about the natural and historical heritage that belongs to each and every citizen of the United States of America.
Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.