International Picnic Day observed on June 18

Exam-focused facts from the 20 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Picnic Day is observed annually on June 18.
The National Park Service recorded 323 million visits across its system in 2025.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded 11.5 million visits last year.
The article mentions a 43-day partial government shutdown of the National Park Service.
The article references the Blue Ridge Parkway and Going-to-the-Sun Road as scenic drives.