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Rivers Connect Us: Georgetown and Howard Students Experience the Canoemobile
On October 18th, Georgetown and Howard College Ambassadors went to Anacostia Park to canoe together!
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Rock Creek Reset: Bison Outside’s Stewardship Outing
On October 5th, as the fall colors began to brighten Washington, D.C., Jazmine Harry and I, Kiera Hale, hosted our first stewardship outing at Rock Creek Park.
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2025 OAK Every Kid Outdoors Kickoff Event
In September 2025, the Park Trust brought students from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy to Yards Marina in Washington, DC, for a day exploring local waterways by boat with the Living Classrooms Foundation.
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Kayaking the Potomac with Military Families
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Military Family Association, welcomed military families from the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland area for a memorable kayaking tour along the Potomac River.
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Canoe Cruisin’: Bowie State Local Park Outing to Bladenburg Waterfront Park
15 Bowie State University students ventured to Anacostia Park in Washington, DC, for a paddling adventure.
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Welcoming Back School Groups: Fifth Graders Explore the White House
This fall, three schools in our Buddy Bison program were welcomed by National Park Trust staff, Park Rangers, and NPS volunteers to the White House. It was the first time that NPS hosted school groups since COVID-19.
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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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