Camp Buddy Bison - National Park Trust

Over the next four weeks, you will explore four national park sites with our mascot Buddy Bison: Grand Canyon National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Yellowstone National Park, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Each week Buddy will have five fun activities for you to enjoy, including experiments, crafts, virtual tours, Jr. Ranger Booklets, and eco-challenges. Complete one activity per day or learn at your own pace!

Welcome to Week 1 of Camp Buddy Bison

Grand Canyon has ties to 11 different Native American tribes and is home to over 1,500 plants and 500 animals. Click to learn more about the Grand Canyon and get started on this week’s camp activities!

Welcome to Week 2 of Camp Buddy Bison

Big Cypress is home to both tropical and temperate plant communities and a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida panther. Click to learn more about Big Cypress and get started on this week’s activities!

Welcome to Week 3 of Camp Buddy Bison

Yellowstone sits on top of an active volcano, which powers the geysers and hot springs the park is famous for including Old Faithful. The park is also home to lots of different animals, including grizzly bears, elk, bison, and wolves! Click below to learn more about Yellowstone and get started on this week’s activities.

Welcome to Week 4 of Camp Buddy Bison

For our final week of Camp Buddy Bison, we are exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Tennessee and North Carolina. Click below to learn more about Great Smoky Mountains National Park and get started on this week’s activities!