August 25, The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) celebrated its 104th birthday. The NPS is an agency of the federal government that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. Here’s a map of all current NPS units:
Apple announced several ways of celebrating. First, it will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for each Apple Pay purchase made at Apple between August 24 and 30. Second, the Apple TV app will feature a national parks highlight on the Watch Now page, including “Aerial America” from the Smithsonian Channel, along with other relevant shows and movies that explore and celebrate the natural world. Third, Apple Music will feature its updated Nature Awaits playlist, so even if users can’t make it out to the parks, they can hit play and let their imaginations wander.
Finally, on August 30 only, Apple Watch users around the world can celebrate with an Activity Challenge inspired by national parks. To participate, they can record a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair workout of a mile or more to earn an Activity award and animated stickers for Messages. In case you didn’t earn your activity award and animated sticker and want to see them, here they are:
Happy birthday NPS!
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