Take an interactive journey through America’s national parks
Journey through the history and natural landscapes of U.S. national parks with a digital hub from Google Arts & Culture.
The National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture have collaborated to launch United Parks of America, an interactive digital platform showcasing 60 national parks and more than 150 curated exhibitions. This online hub offers virtual tours, 3D artifacts, and an AI-powered storytelling experience, bringing American history to life.
Visitors can explore over 150 exhibitions, 30 virtual tours, and more than 500 miles of Street View imagery across iconic parks like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. The platform features a unique AI storytelling experience, "Path to Independence," at Independence National Historical Park, where users can delve into the Declaration of Independence through panoramic imagery and AI narration.
The National Park Service is also celebrating its 110th birthday and National Park Week by offering free entry to all parks on August 25. This digital hub allows users to explore the nation's natural wonders and historical treasures from home, ensuring these important sites are accessible to people everywhere.
The collaboration aims to preserve and share America's heritage by digitizing fragile historical objects from Independence National Historical Park, including 19 copies of the Declaration of Independence, 149 18th-century portraits, and over 2,000 pages of historic documents. Additionally, users can examine interactive 3D models of these artifacts, providing a deeper understanding of the country's past.
As we honor the National Park Service's long-standing commitment to protecting these valuable resources, United Parks of America invites everyone to celebrate the heritage that connects us all.
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