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National Park After Dark Podcast featuring National Park Trust
National Park Trust is thrilled to b featured on the National Park After Dark podcast. On this episode, we share all about the programs we facilitate. Park Trust staff also share trail tales that include thieving bears, grandpa lore, wise 5th graders, bison close encounters and the healing power of...
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Chasing Waves with UF’s Unlitter Crew
On April 11th, 2026, we collaborated with UF’s Unlitter club to get a group of 13 students to Florida’s St. Augustine Beach for a Learn2Surf day
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Finding Connection in Yellowstone’s Wild Spaces
Over the weekend of April 10th, Isaac and I, accompanied by a group of Carroll College students, embarked on an unforgettable multi-day outdoor recreation outing to Yellowstone National Park.
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National Park Trust Announces New Partnership with Kids Snack Company The Maple Brothers to Support Youth Outdoor Programs
National Park Trust is proud to announce a new partnership with The Maple Brothers, an emerging maple-powered snack brand on a mission to reconnect kids to nature through food, stories, and experiences.
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City Bike Skills 101 & Atlanta Local Park Tour
On March 28, 2026, 13 participants gathered at Touch the Earth, Georgia State University’s outdoor program, for an invigorating and educational local park bike tour.
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UF’s Adventure Backpacking the Smoky (Rainy) Mountains
Faith and I recently led a 3-day backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a group of 8 participants. This outdoor recreation outing took place over a weekend and covered roughly 18 miles of hiking through the park’s diverse terrain.
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Knox College at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve
Knox Outdoor Adventure Club, led by the National Park Trust College Ambassadors Patience and Sarah, ventured to a local nature preserve called Blackthorn Hill.
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Healing in the Heart of Zion: Gold Star Families Find Connection in Nature
In April 2026, National Park Trust, National Park Service, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), partnered to bring 30 gold star family members to Zion National Park for a weekend of camping, hiking, volunteering, and connection in nature.
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A Day of Connection and Creativity at Indiana Dunes National Park
On a cool April morning, National Park Trust partnered with the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) for a day of exploration, creativity, and connection at Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Centennial Park Green Sweep Litter Pick-Up: TSU Students Come Together for Community and Care
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Tennessee State University students gathered for the “Centennial Park Green Sweep,” a service project TSU's National Park Trust College Ambassadors hosted in partnership with the Centennial Park Conservancy.
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A Backpacking Voyage into Saguaro National Park
As the University of Arizona college students departed the city of Tucson, returning home for Spring Break, eight students took up the challenge to immerse themselves in Saguaro National Park (East District) on a four-day, three-night backpacking adventure.
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Small Actions, Lasting Impact: A Day of Stewardship
Areas once scattered with litter were transformed, and participants could see the direct results of their efforts. Just as importantly, the experience encouraged a deeper appreciation for the environment and a stronger sense of responsibility to protect it

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