Mariposa, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2015) – Yosemite National Park celebrates Founder's Day today by waiving fees to all park visitors. This anniversary will kick off a year-long celebration culminating in the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016. A “Find Your Park” campaign has been launched to encourage people to explore and recreate in National Parks.

The Founder's Day celebration will include an “interactive village” display created in partnership with REI, the premier sponsor of the “Find Your Park” NPS Centennial campaign at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. The village will include a camping lounge, games, historical artifacts, and an Instagram station. The village will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm and all activities are free to the public.

World-renowned mountaineer, Conrad Anker will be the special guest for the day and will be the Yosemite Centennial Ambassador. Anker will be meeting with visitors from 11:00am-1:00pm at the REI village.

Nearly 100 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill to create the National Park Service on August 25, 1916. In celebration of this momentous anniversary the “Find Your Park” campaign encourages people all over the nation to experience their parks. Please visit www.FindYourPark.com to learn more about the upcoming Centennial and how you can get involved.

Honor this special milestone by planning a visit to Yosemite. To book lodging reservations, visit YosemiteExperience.com. You can also “Like” YosemiteNation on Facebook at Facebook.com/YosemiteNation or follow on Twitter or Instagram at @YosemiteNation.

About Yosemite/Mariposa County

Located in the heart of California and home of Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County is a world class destination for all seasons. Combining the rich history of California's gold rush with its engaging events, international iconic landscape, and welcoming locals, it's no wonder Yosemite/Mariposa County attracts millions of travelers from all over the world each year. For more information, visit the Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau at YosemiteExperience.com or call 209-742-4567.

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