Our Mission

We Preserve Parks Today and Create Park Stewards For Tomorrow

What We Do

Preservation For Generations

Imagine a National Park System that preserves all of our nation's treasured natural and cultural resources.

Why We Do What We Do

As students head back to school, the Buddy Bison School Program is here to help.

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National Park Trust Supported Parks Awarded with Pinnacle Award from The CILC

The National Park Trust worked with each winning site through an expanded partnership with the National Park Foundation.

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In Memoriam: Frank Lee Ruggles 1966-2021

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected and sudden loss of our beloved friend and colleague, Frank Lee Ruggles.

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Buddy Bison Story Stroll Opening in Sussex County, Delaware

Kids and families encouraged to read and explore the outdoors this summer.

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National Park Trust Honored Senator Patty Murray With 21st Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award

Senator Patty Murray of Washington State received the 21st Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award on June 24.

I appreciate the National Park Trust's flexibility and willingness to take on any project to help the National Park Service.

- Former Chief, NPS Intermountain Region Land Resources Program Center

I treasure the experiences I have and the memories I made in national parks!

- Kate, Park Trust Student Ambassador

Schools currently participating in the Buddy Bison School Program

47,591

Times our resources & activities have been downloaded

$17.3 MM

Value of lands protected/donated to the National Park Service since 2016

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