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Can You Hear It? Joyous Sounds From Our Students In Nature
As one our our Buddy Bison schools, fourth graders from Riverside Elementary embarked on an unforgettable journey to Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. Experience the joy in their voices through our short Audio Postcard, and prepare to be transported on their amazing adventure.
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Bison On The River
On April 13th, Howard students casted out their lines to try and catch some fish in the Anacostia River.
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That’s a Wrap: 2023 Trips with TAPS
In 2023, from Washington, DC to Flagstaff, Arizona, National Park Trust and TAPS hosted seven events for almost 200 participants thanks to generous support from the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.
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Conquering Currents: Students Facing Fears During Canoemobile Adventures
The National Park Trust participated in one of our favorite autumn traditions - Canoemobile! During Wilderness Inquiry's DC area stop, hundreds of DC and Maryland students got to paddle in custom-made, 24-foot canoes!
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Howard University Students Reach New Heights
On October 9th, 35 Howard students reached new heights at Movement Crystal City. They learned about climbing safety and tried new techniques during their free climbing session!
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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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You’ve heard of the Witness Protection Program, but have you heard of the Witness Tree Protection Program?
Unlike the individuals who have testified against criminals that are protected by the Witness Protection Program, witness trees are trees that have stood for so long that they have been spectators to some of the most important events in U.S. history.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Students Explore White House History
On January 30th, over fifty students from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall took a memorable trip to the Visitors Center to learn and interact with the historic presidential home thanks to the National Park Trust’s partnership with the Child and Youth Services Division on-base.
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DC Area Military Families Get into the Holiday Spirit by Visiting President’s Park and the National Christmas Tree
On December 17th, 2022, National Park Trust, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH), and Our Military Kids (OMK) worked together to offer military families a special night of memories and yule tidings.
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Fishing for Healing
Over 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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Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Families Discover the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary
On a crisp autumn Saturday morning, a group of 40 service members and their families gathered together at Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary, located on the serene Potomac River just south of Washington, D.C.
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Howard University Students Hike in Rock Creek Park, DC
Our Rock Creek Park outing was perfect for diving deeper into nature, building new friendships, and making discoveries! The Melvin Hazen trail took us through stunning fall views of the trees and streams as the leaves were in full fall colors.

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