You will now have to book an appointment before collecting your passport, this is according to the immigration department. Passport books a guide on all united states passport books. Eastern national, a 501c3 nonprofit cooperating association, promotes the. One of the first things we purchased when we started parkchasing was a national park passport book. The program consists of a pocketsized passport book that provides information about each park in the system. National park passport stamps a comprehensive guide to. Well, the folks at eastern national have tackled those problems while celebrating the passport s 25th anniversary. Eastern national android passport app table of contents. When you participate in the passport to your national parks program, you help support the people, places, and stories that matter at americas national parks. Prnewswire eastern national today announced the release of the. Passport to your national parks 2016 stamp series eastern national on. The department of immigration services has introduced an. The passport to your national parks program, launched in 1986 by the cooperating association eastern national, promotes interest in and visitation to americas national parks.
The app allows the user to record their park visits, make notes and save photos from their trips. It also provides information about the parks and links to park websites. Passport to your national parks classic cancellation station stamp book. Passport to your national parks 2018 stamp set now available. It was super fun to get cancellation stamps and its. Nov 29, 2017 eastern national today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2018 passport to your national parks regional stamp set. Well, the folks at eastern national have tackled those problems while celebrating the passports 25th anniversary. Since 1986, fans of the passport to your national parks program have been collecting these colorful, commemorative stamp sets to. Your national parks track your national park visits, plan your next one, find cancellation stations, and upload your park photos right from your phone by eastern national. Passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. They began the national park passport stamp program in 1986, and as of february 1, 2006 have sold 1. The 2019 stamp set and other passport to your national parks products can be purchased online at. Eastern national releases new passport to your national parks.
The encampment store is a nonprofit 501 c3 cooperating association with the national park service whose mission is to provide support and assistance to the interpretive, educational, scientific and historical activities of valley forge national historical park. Passport to your national parks by acorn press eastern. 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 entire passport product line is available at the americas national parks online store, where your purchases support americas national parks. Personalize your passport book by adding stickers, logging the trails you hiked, or any other way that helps you preserve your memories. National park passport stamps cancellation stamps for the national parks passport book by eastern national. The passport to your national parks program has introduced millions of visitors to the national park system since its launch by eastern national in 1986. If you enjoy visiting national parks, a passport book is a great way to commemorate your visits. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the program, they created the passport explorer, a new version of the passport book with larger, sturdier pages, in early 2006. The contest is open to active national park service employees and volunteersinparks vips. Kim and i started collecting these back in july 1999 and ive continued the tradition since then. Produced by eastern national and found in almost every bookstore in the nps, our passport book has become one of the most treasured objects in our entire house. 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 passport to your national parks program is run by eastern national, the same nonprofit organization that operates bookstores in over 150 national park visitor centers.
Passport to your national parks explorer edition expander. It was created by charter in 1948 to provide quality educational products and services to the visitors to americas national parks and other public trusts. Clara barton national historic site has three imprint cancellations for eastern national s passport to your national parks book. National park service partners with eastern national to. Passports are nontransferable identification documents that are issued by the united states state department for the purpose of travel and identification. Were pleased to offer a new activity for kids that combine the passport program to the national park service junior ranger program, said kevin c. National parks are a great place for families to spend quality time together and tools like the junior ranger passport help engage kids at a young age and turn them into national park enthusiasts, said. A great way to store memories of which national parks you visit. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park. National park service partners with eastern national to create passport to your national parks junior ranger edition new book enhances kids park experience with educational, interactive content. This new national park passport book is just for kids. Eastern national also known as en is a nonprofit cooperating association based in fort washington, pennsylvania, that partners with the national park service in the united states.
Passport to your national parks eastern national on. Clara barton national historic site has three imprint cancellations for eastern nationals passport to your national parks book. Junior ranger passport and 2019 junior ranger sticker set. Passport to your national parks 2019 regional stamp set now. Department of state of the views or products contained therein. Eastern national releases new passport to your national. Book an appointment before collecting your passport. The official passport program website my wife and i began our national parks tour on may. You do not need to contact us if your address changed after you received your passport. Eastern national announces the 2015 passport to your national. Passport to your national parks americas national parks.
The series includes 9 regional stamps and 1 national stamp on one sheet. The program was launched in 1986 to encourage visitation to all of americas national parks and to allow visitors to keep a permanent visual. Nps passport program atchafalaya national heritage area. If the mailing address you provided on your application or your childs application has changed and youre waiting for a u. How to choose the best national park passport for your adventures. Customize your passport with these national park stamps. Eastern national passport to your national parks 1999 stamp series 1 qty. Our passport collection includes books, inserts, and the stamps to complete your book. Click on find by region to see a list of park regions according to the eastern national passport book. Sep 27, 2019 so what are these potentiallyaddictive national parks passports and stamps. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the u.
Passport to your national parks explorer edition expander pack eastern national on. Passport imprints clara barton national historic site u. Minetor the first comprehensive companion guides for 1. That means there are 300 new stamps out there for my kids to collect. Apr 20, 2018 with the new junior ranger passport book and cancellation, kids are encouraged to explore, learn and protect while they collect cancellations during their national park visits. Since it debuted in 1986, the passport has been a highly convenient and inexpensive way to track your national park visits. In conjunction with the new book, eastern national has also released an entirely new set of stamps to over 300 national parks with junior ranger programs. With the new junior ranger passport book and cancellation, kids are encouraged to explore, learn and protect while they collect cancellations during their national park visits. Make your passport book complete by including the annual commemorative stamp series. Passport to your national parks explorer edition expander pack. These are located at glen echo park, adjacent to clara barton nhs. As of june 16, 2009, eastern national has donated over. Do you have a passport to your national parks book. Our passport app helps you find national parks, cancellation stations, and more.
Passport to your national parks in the discover your. Passport to your national parks companion guidesrandi s. The passport to your national parks annual stamp sets, dating back to 1986, feature vibrant images of some of americas most beautiful landscapes. Eastern national has released a passport to your national parks collectors edition to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park service this year. This network of trails links the mountains of pennsylvania to the tidewaters of the potomac river in washington, dc. How to choose the best national park passport for your. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation stamps. Apr 28, 2015 so, how do you find national park passport stamps. Since 1986, the park passport has been a cherished heirloom for fans of our national parks the world over. Passport to your national parks books and stamps western. Details about 2000 eastern national passport to your national parks folio book unused. Every few months the folks over at eastern national, the company that produces products for the national parks update a tremendously long, eyeseering list of stamp locations.
Therefore, it can be used for all forms of travel air, land, and sea to and from any destination outside of the united states. 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. When using international air travel, a passport book is required regardless of the foreign destination. Simply detach the stamps and place them in the designated areas in your booklet. Passport to your national parks 2018 regional stamp set. Washington kids now have their own version of the popular national park passport book. If youre planning to shop in person at a national park store, most park retail partners carry a selection of passport products, including at all americas national parks store locations. In the united states, passport books verify citizenship and right to reenter ones home country such as the united states of america. The book is a collaboration between the national park service and eastern national, a notforprofit partner of the national park service. May 01, 2019 one of the first things we purchased when we started parkchasing was a national park passport book. On the list of nps regions, click on midatlantic to see a list of mid atlantic parks by state.
Eastern national celebrates 25th anniversary of national. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Eastern national is pleased to announce the 2015 passport to your national parks photo contest. Since 1986, fans of the passport to your national parks program have been collecting these colorful, commemorative stamp sets to decorate their beloved park passport books. National park service partners with eastern national to create. For a list of other national heritage areas that participate in the program, click here. Designed exclusively for passport to your national parks books, each official. Produced by eastern national and found in almost every bookstore in the nps, our passport book has. A photographic journey through nearly 400 national treasures this eastern national publication helps commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park service and features nearly 400 spectacular color photographs, showcasing the incredible beauty, priceless history, and remarkable diversity of americas national parks. I just purchased the national park passport booklet before i took my family to sequoia and yosemite national parks. Eastern national, a nonprofit organization that creates educational products and services to promote support for americas national parks, created the passport to your national parks program in 1986.