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Luminarias, a Southwestern Holiday Tradition

Every year, as night descends on the desert and the cold sets in, communities across the Southwest light up their neighborhoods with elaborate light displays. 

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TSU Students Descend into the World’s Most Extensive Cave System – Mammoth Cave National Park

On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2022, I led my fellow Tennessee State University students on an incredible trip to Mammoth Cave National Park. We were fortunate enough to take a private cave tour, learn about research and career opportunities with our University and Mammoth Cave, as well as explore the rich history of the enslaved guides that led tours into the cave.

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WVU College Ambassadors Partner With WVU Falling Run Greenspace to Plant Trees

On November 6th we held our tree planting stewardship event at West Virginia University Falling Run Greenspace, located just a ten-minute walk from the WVU Mountainlair, the main hub for all students.

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Protecting California Condors At Pinnacles National Park

Ambassador Cian explores how Pinnacles National Park has help bring the California Condor back from the brink of extinction, and how you can help today!

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Muhlenberg College Ambassadors Take Students on a Photography Hike and Zoo Visit

Our photography workshop at Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo was a huge success! It was a gorgeous, warm sunny day and all twelve participants were excited to learn to use the DSLR cameras we brought.

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Fishing for Healing

ver the last two years, National Park Trust and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) have formed a meaningful partnership that creates healing outdoor experiences for families who have lost a loved one due to military service.  

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My Half Dome Hike – I came, I saw, I conquered!

Ambassador Saanvi shares her tale of summiting Half Dome in Yosemite National Park... at age 10!

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Exploring Two Step Beach

Ambassador Kingston shares his favorite tips for visiting Two Step Beach!

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Basic Wild Animal Safety

Ambassador Darren shares how to be a good park steward through safe wildlife interactions.

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The Native American Legend of How the Buffalo were Released on Earth

A story from the Blackfoot, Commanche, and Apache tribes: Years ago, before the time of buffalo and antelope hunting, the people of the Southern Plains Indian tribes were hungry.

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Calling All Jr. Rangers!

Ambassador Ella explains how the Jr. Ranger program brings parks alive for kids!

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Día de los Muertos story from Mexico’s Oldest National Park

Much like the national parks in the U.S., the national parks in Mexico have their own spooky stories to tell during Día de Los Muertos. Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also known as Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, is the oldest national park in Mexico. Legend has it that its two highest peaks were once lovers bound by loss.