Secretary Jewell Kicks off National Park Week at Crater Lake

Secretary Sally Jewell kicked off National Park Week with a visit to Crater Lake National Park, highlighting this year's "Go Wild!" theme that encouraged people to connect with the nation's natural, historic and cultural heritage through events and programs at 401 national park units across the country.

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    Secretary Jewell joined students at Crater Lake National Park to kick off the week-long celebration. DOI

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    “With at least one national park in every state and within driving distance of every major city, National Park Week offers a great opportunity to discover America's rich history, iconic landscapes, vibrant culture and diverse wildlife,” Jewell said. DOI

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    Secretary Jewell joined students from the Network Charter School in Eugene, Ore., for an educational snowshoe hike along the Hemlock Trail. DOI

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