The National Park Service will celebrate its' centennial in 2016, and is initiating a nation-wide campaign to listen to the public about the future of the parks.

"On the National Park Service's 90th anniversary, President Bush challenged the National Park Service and the American people to work together to strengthen national parks and to prepare them for another century of conservation, preservation and enjoyment....
The National Park Service is encouraging all Americans to share their ideas about the future of their national parks."
(See http://www.nps.gov/2016/)

It is imperative that people with disabilities express their concerns and ideas about physical access and program access at National Parks.

The National Park Service is asking for input on three questions:

1. Think of your children and grandchildren enjoying national parks in 2016 and beyond. How do you imagine their visit? What are your hopes and expectations?
2. What role do you think national parks should play in the lives of Americans and visitors from around the world?
3. What are the signature projects and programs that you think should be highlighted for completion over the next 10 years?

To comment on the National Park Centennial Initiative via the Internet, use the form on the following web page.
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?
parkID=442&projectID=17892&documentId=18372

The comment period closes on 04/02/2007 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.