Description
What it is
The Classic Edition is a compact book for collecting Passport To Your National Parks cancellation stamps. Each free cancellation stamp records the National Park Service site and the date of your visit. The spiral binding lays flat at the stamp station and the book fits easily in a daypack.
What’s inside
- 112 full-color pages
- Color-coded regional maps and park information
- Dedicated pages for free cancellation stamps
- Space for annual commemorative stamps
- A pull-out map of the National Park System
Where BHPFA visitors can get stamps
Bring your book to the visitor center or park store at Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, or Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. These four National Park Service partner sites have Passport cancellation stamps. National Forest sites do not participate in the Passport program.
Specifications
- Pages: 112
- Dimensions: 6 x 3.75 inches
- Weight: 5.3 oz
- Binding: spiral-bound softcover
- Interior: full color
- ISBN: 9781888213225
Who it is for
The Classic Edition works well for first-time stamp collectors, frequent park visitors, and travelers who want a paper record of their trips. Collectors who need more room can add an Expander Pack or choose a larger Passport edition.
How cancellation stamps work
- Bring the book to a participating National Park Service visitor center or park store.
- Find the Passport stamp station or ask a ranger or store employee.
- Use the free cancellation stamp to record the site and date of your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Are Passport cancellation stamps free?
Yes. Participating National Park Service sites provide cancellation stamps at no charge.
Do National Forest visitor centers have Passport stamps?
No. Passport To Your National Parks is a National Park Service program. BHPFA’s participating stamp sites are Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
What is the difference between a cancellation stamp and a commemorative stamp?
A cancellation stamp is a free ink stamp applied at a participating site. A commemorative stamp is an adhesive collectible sold separately.
What if the book fills up?
Add a Passport Expander Pack or start a new book.
Can I use a book purchased here at other National Park Service sites?
Yes. The book can be used at participating National Park Service sites across the country.
Does this purchase support public lands?
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
