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National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2024 Challenge Cost Share Awards

National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today that $361,000 was awarded to fund 17 enriching education and outdoor recreation initiatives through the 2024 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program.

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Expanded in Virginia

National Park Trust and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced the successful acquisition of a 128-acre parcel of land along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia.

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Texas Military Families Dive into Adventure and Fishing Fun at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

On Sunday, June 9th, the National Park Trust, in collaboration with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA, hosted an exhilarating day of fishing and discovery for active-duty service members across Texas at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

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National Park Trust Honors Senator Angus S. King, Jr. with 24th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award

On June 18th, the National Park Trust honored Senator Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME) with the 24th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award in Washington, DC.

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

On Saturday, May 18th, National Park Trust partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA to engage students from Key Largo, FL for a day of fishing at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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National Park Trust and American Academy of Pediatrics Partner to Encourage Families to Celebrate Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18

This year, National Park Trust celebrates the fourteenth year of Kids to Parks Day. We have teamed up with the American Academy of Pediatrics to promote the many physical and mental health benefits of getting outdoors and enjoying nature and parks.

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National Park Trust Honors NBC TODAY’s Al Roker with 2024 American Park Experience (APEX) Award

National Park Trust is excited to announce that 14-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Al Roker has received the 2024 APEX Award.

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Pennsylvania-based Military Service Members and Veterans Build Camaraderie and Resilience While Fly Fishing the Upper Delaware Scenic River

National Park Trust, in collaboration with NPS and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, orchestrated a transformative experience for veterans. Nestled along the banks of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (PA), this event was a blend of fly fishing and immersing oneself in the great outdoors.

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Illinois Elementary School Educator Receives 2024 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

National Park Trust proudly announces that Jim Vail, a 4th-grade teacher at Hammond Elementary in Chicago, Illinois, was honored with the 2024 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship.

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Kentucky Military Families Embrace Adventure and Build Community at Mammoth Cave National Park

On April 23rd, National Park Trust, the National Park Service (NPS), and Our Military Kids partnered to bring actively serving military service members and their families to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky for a day of cave exploration and hiking.  

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National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2024 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees

National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Small Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the EKO Small Grants Program was developed to support schools and organizations focused on connecting elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters.

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National Park Trust Announces 2024 Kids to Parks Day School Grant Recipients

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