National Park Foundation

06/04/2026

National parks are living laboratories, and scientists like James Lamping are helping us better understand how they’re evolving. 🧪 As a postdoctoral fellow working in Washington state’s national parks, James uses live tree data to study forest health and the future of park ecosystems. His research is helping parks adapt and thrive for generations to come.🌳

Learn more about the national park trailblazers: https://www.nationalparks.org/trailblazers

06/02/2026

We're recapping our weekend to remember at Outside Days in Denver, CO! ☀️🤩

All weekend long, we connected with outdoor leaders, partners, and park enthusiasts around something we all share: a responsibility to protect the places that inspire us most.

To start things off, we joined The North Face for a conversation about the power of early experiences in nature and why creating meaningful access to the outdoors for the next generation matters so deeply.

The panel featured our own Lise Aangeenbrug alongside professional skier Kit DesLauriers and was moderated by The North Face's James Kelly. Together, they explored how partnerships can help more young people experience the wonder, possibility, and lifelong impact of national parks, including through many NPF-funded programs and projects.

Outside Magazine

06/02/2026

Live music and mountains, what more could you want? 🤩☀️

Music Festival brought together people who care deeply about getting outside and protecting the places that make those experiences possible.

At our booth, people stopped by to explore more about the trailblazers who have helped shape America’s national parks. It was a joyful weekend of connection, discovery, and park pride - and a reminder of the responsibility we all share to protect these treasured places today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

05/28/2026

Who is getting ready to spend their summer in national parks? 🤗

We have a special match opportunity thanks to a donor who will give $5 for each new texting community member, up to $25,000! Sign up to receive text messages from us, and we’ll be able to send $5 to parks on your behalf, at no cost to you.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4nWEXhA

05/27/2026

Acadia National Park welcomes more than 4 million visitors each year, and thanks to the bus drivers and guides, visitors can spend less time in traffic and more time connecting with the park’s trails and shoreline.
Acadia National Park welcomes more than 4 million visitors each year, and thanks to the bus drivers and guides, visitors can spend less time in traffic and more time connecting with the park’s trails and shoreline.
Meet Annette and Ricky, two of the people helping make that possible. Since their retirement, they travel from Texas to Maine each summer to serve as a bus driver and transit ambassador, creating a better experience for everyone who visits. 🫐 💌 🦞

05/22/2026

05/11/2026

Big news! Thanks to the 2025 Subaru Share the Love Event®, the National Park Foundation received more than $1.6 million in support from Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers. We’re grateful for Subaru and their support to give back to the places we all love.

https://www.nationalparks.org/news-and-updates/press-releases/national-park-foundation-receives-1-6-million-donation-from-the-2025-subaru-share-the-love-event

05/01/2026

Grab your backpack and join Ronald and Roxy in Sequoia National Park as they set off on a wild nature adventure full of music, friendship, and amazing outdoor discoveries! Watch Wowsabout now on PBS KIDS.

04/30/2026

200+ participants, 89 partner organizations, 21 Board and National Council members, and facilitating 280+ productive meetings, Hill Day was a success!

Hill Day is an annual gathering that brings people on Capitol Hill together to educate our elected leaders about what’s happening in our national parks and how they can help. Board and National Council members, as well as park and corporate partners, held meaningful conversations about the responsibility we all share to keep these treasured places thriving today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

Together, we make parks possible—every one of us. We are proud to be .

We are grateful for The Coca-Cola Company's support of its Government Relations program, including Hill Day events. Together, NPF and Coca-Cola are working to help ensure our national parks are protected and preserved for generations to come.

Learn more: https://www.nationalparks.org/news-and-updates/updates/all-for-parks-on-capitol-hill

04/26/2026

A new adventure full of wonder is on the way. ✨

Wowsabout, an all-new preschool special from The Jim Henson Company, is coming to PBS KIDS on May 1st. Shot on location in Sequoia National Park, this special follows Ronald and Roxy as they discover the power of awe through music, friendship, and exploration.

Wowsabout invites you and your family to experience the wonder of national parks and the joy of seeing the world with fresh eyes.