KNHP participates in National Park Week starting Saturday

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published August 18, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT

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CALUMET, MI— Keweenaw National Historical Park will welcome visitors during National Park Week, Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 30.

Events and activities will incorporate the theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250^th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks.

Activities will include a ranger-guided program, a volunteer workday, a public history presentation, a How to Apply for Federal Jobs workshop, and a National Junior Ranger Day. And across the country on Tuesday, August 25, visitors will not have to pay to get into any national parks.

More information is at the Keweenaw National Historical Park website.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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