Quiz
Park Match 2026
This year, as we commemorate America’s 250th with our United by Parks campaign, it's a moment to reflect on how far we've come – and to imagine the country we still aspire to be.
Our national parks are at the center of that story. They reflect our shared history and values. Across geography, background and belief, national parks remind us of what we hold in common and what unites us as a country.
And just like our history, our national parks reflect the diversity of the American experience. The National Park System is made up of more than 430 sites, across 19 different designation types, ranging from beautiful seashores, historic battlefields, inspiring memorials, cultural heritage sites, recreation areas and untouched preserves.
Already know your Park Match? Choose from the list below for a detailed breakdown.
📖 You're a National Historic Site
🏖️ You're a National Seashore/Lakeshore
You’re a National Park
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Of the 433 national park sites managed by the National Park Service, 63 are designated as National Parks. These are the park sites (Yosemite, Zion, Yellowstone, etc.) that are known for their breathtaking landscapes and views – and this is what you most appreciate in our parks. You see the world in epic vistas. You believe that the most important things (like clean air, wild spaces, shared wonder) should be protected for everyone. You're passionate, awe-inspiring and you make people feel something just by being yourself.
You believe we all share a responsibility to protect America’s greatest landscapes. You're the person who screams from the mountaintops why our parks matter.
As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, you carry the legacy of what we have chosen to protect and a passion for what must be preserved.
Your park matches:
READ:
📰 What to Expect When Visiting Parks in Summer 2026
WATCH:
🎥 National Park Insider: How to Respect and Protect our Parks
🎥 Overcoming Barriers to Access in National Parks
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You’re a National Monument
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
You are timeless and refined. You stand for something (a landscape, a community, a moment in time) and you defend it with everything you have. You understand that what gets protected gets remembered.
You're the person who speaks up and stands up against injustice when something irreplaceable is under threat, and you don't back down.
As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, you ask the hard questions – whose stories are we choosing to protect – and whose still need to be told?
Your park matches:
- Stonewall National Monument
- Bears Ears National Monument
- Statue of Liberty National Monument
- Petroglyph National Monument
READ:
📰 Bulldozing ‘America’s Front Yard’
📰 Which Presidents Have Created the Most National Monuments?
WATCH:
🎥 How Your Voice Makes a Difference
🎥 What Stonewall Means to Me: Celebrating 10 Years of Stonewall National Monument
REP YOUR PARKS:
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You’re a National Historic Site
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
You believe that the full story of America deserves to be told – and protected. You're drawn to the people and places that shape this country. You're curious, empathetic and deeply committed to making sure that all voices are heard and honored.
As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, you remind us how far we’ve come and how much further we can go.
Your park matches:
- The Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park
- Amache National Historic Site
- Manzanar National Historic Site
- Carter G Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Historic Jamestown (Part of Colonial National Historic Park)
READ:
📰 Why Chaco Culture’s Buffer Matters
WATCH:
🎥 The Last Witness to Emmett Till’s Kidnapping Is Working Diligently to Keep His Memory Alive
🎥 Explore San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
REP YOUR PARKS:
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You’re a National Seashore/ Lakeshore
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
You believe that nature should be a place of rest and flow. You value the idea that a beautiful, restorative place should be within reach for every family, community and individual who needs it.
You're warm, welcoming and you know how to make people feel at home. As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, you’re reflecting on the idea that these places belong to all of us – and that we must protect them together for our benefit and enjoyment, and for generations to come.
Your park matches:
READ:
📰 8 Travel Tips from National Park Nomads
📰 Park Service Programs You Benefit From, But May Not Know About
WATCH:
🎥 Reading Your Heartfelt Postcards to National Park Service Staff
🎥 Reconnecting with Nature Matters More Than Ever
REP YOUR PARKS:
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You’re a National Preserve
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
You believe that protecting nature isn't about keeping people out, it's about making sure ecosystems can sustainably thrive together. You're practical and forward-thinking, and you know that healthy landscapes are essential for our parks. You're in it for the future of our parks.
As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, you're already thinking about the next 250, and what we must do now to make sure our parks exist for future generations.
Your park matches:
- Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
- Mojave National Preserve
- Big Thicket National Preserve
READ:
📰 5 Ways to Help Protect People and Wildlife on Roads and in Parks
📰 6 Reasons to Keep the 'Roadless Rule’ in Place
WATCH:
🎥 This Mine Should NOT Exist In a National Park
🎥 The 9 Most Endangered Species in National Parks
REP YOUR PARKS:
🛒 Click to shop the NPCA store. Every purchase helps NPCA protect and enhance America’s National Parks for present and future generations.
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