The Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide initiative to celebrate America's 250 years of public lands heritage. The Great American Expedition will bring together Interior officials and stakeholders to visit iconic national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands across the country. This journey aims to highlight the people, places, and stories that define America's public lands heritage.
The expedition flag will be displayed at each stop, and participants will share their personal stories about why these sites matter. The initiative also aims to inspire a renewed appreciation for America's natural treasures and ensure their preservation for future generations.
The Great American Expedition is already inspiring pride, patriotism, and a sense of connection among Americans who care for our nation's most treasured landscapes and landmarks.
This nationwide initiative is a powerful tribute to the spirit of America and its enduring legacy of public lands and historic treasures.
The journey will be documented on the Great American Expedition website, creating a living record of the flag's travels and the stories of the people who care for our nation's most treasured landscapes and landmarks.
By connecting Americans with these iconic landscapes and landmarks, this journey will help ensure their stories and significance are preserved for generations to come.
The initiative also aims to highlight the people who make this system possible, including rangers, firefighters, scientists, engineers, conservation professionals, tribal partners, volunteers, and gateway communities.
Participation is encouraged for families, students, veterans, and anyone who loves public lands. The public can create their own Expedition Flags, embark on their own journeys, share stories, and help renew a culture of respect, stewardship, and connection to the land.
The Great American Expedition is a celebration of America's rich history and cultural significance of its public lands heritage. This initiative will inspire Americans to care for and appreciate these natural treasures, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
This initiative celebrates America's rich history and cultural significance of its public lands heritage.
