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Our “Forgotten” National Parks

We all know the story of the first national park: Yellowstone was established in 1872 by Ulysses S. Grant as our nation's first national protected park. But what came after? Was it Glacier? Acadia? Shenandoah?

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The First of Its Kind: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

The U.S. and Canada share many things: an international border, holidays in July, and the dollar currency, and several national park sites.

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Reel-ing in Future Fishing Enthusiasts

The saying goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; if you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” This past spring, National Park Trust did just that -  teaching families how to fish at three national marine sanctuaries nationwide.

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Record Number of Trips Provided by Buddy Bison School Program

As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, we are excited to highlight our 99 Buddy Bison elementary and middle schools, which represent 30 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C. This year they took 228 trips, which set a new record for the program. In total, our team connected 14,706 students from Title I schools to public parks, lands, and waters across the country. 

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Discovering San Francisco’s LGBTQ History Through Public Spaces

In the heart of San Francisco, just south of the famed Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, is the lesser-known but no less important neighborhood called “the Castro." As one of the oldest LGBTQ neighborhoods in the US and home to the first openly gay elected official in California, the Castro plays an essential role in the history of the modern gay rights movement. Today, the history of the Castro and the LGBTQ community can be explored through a wide array of national, state, and local park sites.

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ARIZONA: A Junior Ranger’s Journey

Ambassador Aodhan takes an epic journey to visit all the Arizona National Parks during one spring break!

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Preserving History at Ulysses S. Grant NHS

Ambassador Ian investigates how Park Rangers help preserve history at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.

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Military Families Have a Fin-tastic Day of Fishing at Asseteauge Island National Seashore

On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, as the sun broke through the clouds on spring morning over the shoreline of Maryland, military families embarked on a special day of fishing and discovery at Assateague Island National Seashore.

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Preserve the Dark Night Sky!

Ambassador Robbie explains the importance of dark skies!

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Choosing the Best Sunscreen to Protect the Coral Reefs

Join Student Ambassador Robbie in investigating the consequences of sunscreen use on corals.

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The Temple that Unified Hawaii: Pu’ukoholā Heiau

There is no better way to illustrate the meaning behind Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, than by celebrating the story of Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This Pacific Islands national park site where the preserved ruins of the last Ancient Hawaiian temple serve as a powerful symbol of the unification and strength of the Hawaiian people.

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Ozark National Scenic Riverways: A Park Less Traveled That Combines Adventure With Folklore

Deep in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri lies a place of ancient beauty and mystical power - the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. We are proud to partner with Pacifico on the Pacifico Parks Less Traveled program to encourage everyone to experience and help protect all of America’s one-of-a-kind wild places for generations to come.