Let’s Go Fishing!

To date, NPF has helped 5,000 young people earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge! NPF is excited to introduce this year’s cohort of Junior Ranger Angler grantees. With support from Niantic and Sun Outdoors, the Junior Ranger Angler program helps children have joyful experiences in national parks through fishing — experiences that inspire a lifelong love for the outdoors.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History in Parks

Chronicling the rich histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Americans is essential to tell a more complete history of the United States, including that of our national parks. Explore LGBTQ+ stories in parks – past, present, and future – as well as the work NPF does to support these communities.

Capturing Winning Park Moments

The 2023 Share the Experience photo contest, sponsored in partnership by NPF, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Rec.gov, captured inspiring moments from stunning wildlife at Everglades National Park to breathtaking scenery at Badlands National Park. Check out the winning photos from 2023 and enter the 2024 contest for a chance to win cash and great prizes from Celestron, Hydro Flask, and Historic Hotels of America. Then start planning your next public lands adventure!

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Honoring Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Recognized as a national holiday in 2021, it is the oldest celebration of slavery’s end in the U.S. On this day, NPS offers fee-free entrance to all national parks, encouraging reflection on our shared history. Learn more about NPF’s work to preserve African American narratives and explore ten national parks that honor Black history.

A Transformative Gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer

NPF announced a $25 million donation from Connie and Steve Ballmer to support its mission of protecting and preserving our national parks. This gift will aid in priority initiatives to benefit parks nationwide. The donation supports The Campaign for National parks, which aims to raise $1 billion by 2028.

Adventure Awaits!

Have you been dreaming of a trip to your favorite national park? Maybe a breathtaking hike through Yosemite, snorkeling in the blue waters of Biscayne, or a thrilling whitewater adventure in the Grand Canyon? Enter our Adventure Awaits Sweepstakes and you could win a once-in-a-lifetime national park trip—or one of dozens of other fantastic prizes. This special opportunity is only available for a limited time, so enter today!

Artists, Authors, & Our National Parks

Park lovers and Theodore Roosevelt enthusiasts from around the country tuned in to Artists, Authors, & Our National Parks with Edward O’Keefe earlier this month. This engaging virtual event featured author, historian, and journalist Edward O’Keefe taking viewers behind the scenes of his latest book, The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt. If you missed this fascinating discussion between Edward and Will Shafroth, NPF President and CEO, click here for the full recording.

In Case You Missed It

Hollow Coves visited our offices in DC on their US tour.
All aboard for an adventure through time.
Parks are where we can enjoy turtles in their natural habitats, but don’t forget it is their home!
With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act, the Alcatraz Island concrete wharf will be stabilized, ensuring safe access to the island for visitors and operations.

Creating New Family Traditions

After the loss of her husband, Susan was inspired by our national parks to make new traditions with her sons. Over many summers, they made lasting memories at multiple national parks: from the Northern Lights in Death Valley to the majesty of the mighty sequoias. These experiences moved Susan to make NPF a beneficiary of her IRA, to preserve the parks for the next 100 years—and beyond. Read more on our website.

This Month's Quiz

Which national park, due to its isolation, supports only four native mammals including the island fox?

Congratulations to last month’s winner, Amy Mantooth from Tennessee, who knew that Dry Tortugas National Park is 99% underwater, located 70 miles from the Florida coast, and accessible only by seaplane or boat. Way to go, Amy!

Wow! Where Is That?

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