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20: * As a result of visiting the site today, has your likelihood of getting involved with the National Park Service in ways such as volunteering, contributing, or joining a friends group in the future increased, remained the same, or decreased? Increased Remained the same Decreased 21: * As a result of visiting the site today, has your likelihood of visiting a national park in the next 90 days increased, remained the same, or decreased? Increased Remained the same Decreased 22: * As a result of visiting the site today, has your likelihood of visiting a National Park Service social media site, such as Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram increased, remained the same, or decreased? Increased Remained the same Decreased 23: * On average, how often do you visit NPS.gov? First time More than once a day Daily Once a week Once a month Every 6 months or less 24: * How did you find your way to NPS.gov today? Online search engine Recommendation from National Park Service staff Recommendation from friend or family Social Media Park publication or exhibit Other website Other 25: * What is your **primary reason** for visiting NPS.gov today? I'm gathering information on a national park(s) that I already know I'm going to visit I'm trying to decide what national park(s) to visit primarily based on the activities/scenery/story offered in the park I'm trying to decide what national park(s) to visit primarily based on location I'm seeking information on what's happening in a national park(s) right now (current conditions, breaking news, alerts) I'd like to learn more about the United States' history, natural features, or cultural heritage I'm looking for webcams, pictures, or stories to inspire me or remind me of a past visit I'm sending information to someone else via email, text, or social media I'm looking to find or apply for business, research, job, or volunteer opportunities I want to learn about what the National Park Service does in my home community, state, or town I'm a local and check the park website occasionally Other 25.2: * Which tools did you use to look for specific parks? (Please select all that apply.) External search feature (e.g., Google) Findyourpark.com NPS site search NPS map NPS park list Other 26: * What types of information were you looking to find? (Please select all that apply.) Maps/directions Multimedia (e.g., pictures, video, webcams, etc.) Camping/lodging Things to do (e.g., hiking, biking, canoeing) Events/programs Fees/passes Contact information Weather/conditions Job/volunteer opportunities Lesson plans/curricula Other 27: * When do you plan on visiting a national park? Please SelectI am in a park or heading to a parkWithin the next yearI have no plans to visit a park at this time 28: * Have you ever visited a National Park Service site (i.e., parks, monuments, national seashores, etc.) in person? Yes No Not sure 28.1: * Would you use the website in planning your next visit? Yes No Not sure 28.2: * How often do you visit National Park Service sites in person? Less than once a year About once a year 2 to 5 times a year 6 to 10 times a year More than 10 times a year Other 29: * Did you **find** what you were looking for? Yes Partially No 30: * How old are you? Please SelectUnder 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475 and upPrefer not to say 31: * Are you aware of the upcoming National Park Service Centennial? Yes No Not sure 31.1: * How did you learn about the Centennial? NPS.gov Findyourpark.com Nationalparks.org Word of mouth Media Other 32: If you could make one improvement to NPS.gov, what would it be? 

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