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Families From Key Largo Spend a Day Discovering and Fishing Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

On Saturday, May 20th, National Park Trust partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA Fisheries, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and NOAA Ocean Guardian Schools to engage students from Key Largo, FL for a day of fishing at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awards

National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program.

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Maryland Elementary School Educator Receives 2023 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Raul Toscana, a 4th-grade teacher at Gaithersburg Elementary in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been awarded the 2023 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship.

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National Park Trust and American Academy of Pediatrics Join Effort to Encourage Families to Plan Park Visits

Thirteen years ago, National Park Trust launched Kids to Parks Day. For 2023, National Park Trust is teaming up with the American Academy of Pediatrics and Mental Health Awareness Month to promote the many physical and mental health benefits of getting outdoors and enjoying nature and parks.

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Park Trust Student Ambassador Everleigh Talks About Kids to Parks Day 2023

National Park Trust Student Ambassador Everleigh was interviewed on May 16. 2023 by her local Fox News station to talk about Kids to Parks Day 2023.

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Pacifico® Beer Launches ‘Parks Less Traveled’ to Reward Independent Spirits for Visiting Lesser-Known Parks

In partnership with National Park Trust, Pacifico Beer launches the Parks Less Traveled campaign during National Park Week (April 22-30) to help preserve the most overpopulous national parks and raise awareness for lesser-known parks.

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National Park Trust Honors Jimmy Chin With American Park Experience Award

National Park Trust is pleased to announce that the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin will receive the 2023 American Park Experience (APEX) Award.

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National Park Trust Helps to Reopen Critical Section of the North Country National Scenic Trail

National Park Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 3-acre section of privately owned land to expand the North Country National Scenic Trail in Ross Township, MI.

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National Park Trust Announces 2023 Kids to Parks Day School Grant Recipients

The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program. The annual grants are awarded to under-served schools to help students discover and explore parks, public lands, and waters.

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National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2023 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees

The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2023 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. 32 grants awarded will get more than 22,000 kids outside.

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National Park Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Preserving Parks and Inspiring Future Park Stewards

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the National Park Trust. In 1983 National Park Trust was founded by a group of committed individuals who were passionate about protecting our nation’s parks. Today...

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National Public Radio Features Our College Ambassador Progam and a Recent Trip to Mammoth Cave

Thanks to NPR and WPLN’s reporter Alexis Marshall, you can read more about an adventure that took a dozen Tennessee State University (TSU) students into the underbelly of Mammoth Cave National Park, KY.