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Serving with Strength, Adventuring with Purpose
In June 2025, the Park Trust brought Marines to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (WV) for a weekend of whitewater rafting, hiking, and connection.
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From Rapids to Resilience: Marines Take on New River Gorge
In June, Marines participating in the Single Marine Program (SMP) embarked on a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, and outdoor exploration at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia.
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National Park Trust Honors Senator Shelley Moore Capito with 25th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award
On June 10th, National Park Trust honored Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) with the 25th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award in Washington, DC.
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Honoring Memories and Preserving History at Gulf Islands National Seashore
In February, seven families toured Gulf Islands National Seashore before participating in a hands-on stewardship project.
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Harpers Ferry Float Trip with Project Healing Waters
In June 2024, Project Healing Waters and National Park Trust hosted a float trip at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
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Rafting in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve with TAPS Families
In August, twelve families enjoyed a day of rafting at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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WVU Stewardship and Fishing Outing at New River Gorge
WVU College Ambassadors led sixteen enthusiastic students on a stewardship and fishing outing to New River Gorge National Park over Earth Day weekend.
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Beyond the Heights: WVU Students Enjoy a Day of Outdoor Adventures
WVU students faced their fears at their campus Outdoor Education Center, exploring Coopers Rock State Forest!
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WVU College Ambassadors Host A Successful Fishing Outing at Tygart Lake State Park.
One of the best things about going to West Virginia University (WVU) is the immediate access to the outdoors, right outside the city limits. On April 2nd, College Ambassadors Laurel Williams and Lily Oles held a fishing outing at Tygart Lake State Park, just a short forty-five-minute drive from campus.
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WVU College Ambassadors Partner With WVU Falling Run Greenspace to Plant Trees
On November 6th we held our tree planting stewardship event at West Virginia University Falling Run Greenspace, located just a ten-minute walk from the WVU Mountainlair, the main hub for all students.
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, WV
In 1992, National Park Trust loaned initial funding to the Civil War Trust (name change to National Battlefield Trust) to ensure the purchase of 56 acres of land between School House Ridge and Bolivar Heights and transfer to the National Park Service.
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