Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Providing for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is our passion.

Official nonprofit partner of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, working with you to preserve & enhance your local national park šŸŒ³
Join us at chattahoocheeparks.org We work with the National Park Service and other partners to inspire people to support projects and programs that protect the parkā€™s natural and cultural resources and enrich visitor experience. Through collaboration with th

e park superintendent, staff and stakeholders, we identity projects and raise funds for priority initiatives that the federal government is unable to cover. Our primary goal is to build community support through awareness and translate the publicā€™s love of the Chattahoochee River into tangible good for the park. Our organization, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, is membership-based and volunteer-powered. We raise funds to help bring underserved youth to the park every year to learn about the river and its surroundings which are rich in natural and human history. We support the park with thousands of volunteer hours annually, events (cleanups, river celebrations and plantings) and funds to maintain and restore the trail system and improve park units and facilities.

Just checking inā€¦šŸæļø There are four days left of National Park Week - itā€™s flying by! Spend some time outdoors at Chatta...
08/27/2026

Just checking inā€¦šŸæļø

There are four days left of National Park Week - itā€™s flying by! Spend some time outdoors at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (whenever the rain lets up). If youā€™d like some company, sign up for one of our National Park Week events while thereā€™s still availability. šŸ„¾

Register for our National Park Week events at chattahoocheeparks.org/events

Weā€™re right in the middle of National Park Week, so come celebrate with us! Have you registered for one of our events ye...
08/26/2026

Weā€™re right in the middle of National Park Week, so come celebrate with us!

Have you registered for one of our events yet? Youā€™ve got options! If you want to spend some time with Park Rangers, sign up for the Behind the Scenes program at Hewlett Lodge to learn all about the Park Service. Thereā€™s also a ranger-led hike at Cochran Shoals! šŸ„¾

For those eager to get in the water, weā€™ve partnered with the Georgia Conservancy and Trees Atlanta to host an unforgettable guided paddle. Launching at Garrard Landing and paddling 7.5 miles down to Don White, youā€™ll catch sight of all the wildlife, forest banks, and scenic river views that make the Chattahoochee so special. šŸš£

National Park Service Behind the Scenes at Hewlett Lodge
šŸ“…August 27 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
šŸ“Island Ford unit

National Park Week Guided Paddle w/ Trees ATL & GA Conservancy
šŸ“…August 29 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
šŸ“Don White Memorial Park

National Park Week Wildflower Walk
šŸ“…August 29 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
šŸ“Cochran Shoals (Columns Drive)

Donā€™t miss your chance to celebrate your local national park! To register for these events, visit chattahoocheeparks.org/events

On August 25th, 1916, the National Park Service was formally established. Getting there was a presidential relay race - ...
08/25/2026

On August 25th, 1916, the National Park Service was formally established. Getting there was a presidential relay race - from Ulysses S. Grant establishing the first National Park (Yellowstone), then Theodore Rooseveltā€™s major expansions in the early 20th century, and finally to Woodrow Wilson signing the act to create the National Park Service in 1916. šŸ¦¬

But really, that was just the beginning. The National Park Service opened with 35 units under its management. 110 years later, that number has increased to 433 units. Protecting and preserving our most beautiful lands, monuments, and historic sites has been a universally loved idea, transcending regions and generations. That spirit of conservation extended to our own Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). This is what Jimmy Carter had to say when he signed CRNRA into existence 48 years ago:

ā€œThe President of the United States has many pleasant duties to perform. But I donā€™t know of any legislation that I have signed since Iā€™ve been in the White House, nor will sign while Iā€™m here, that brings me more personal pleasure than does this.ā€

In honor of the Park Serviceā€™s 110th birthday, entrance fees are waived today. Visit your local national park today and celebrate one of our best ideas!

National Parks = Local Perks! šŸŒ³We are feeling the love for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), and you...
08/24/2026

National Parks = Local Perks! šŸŒ³

We are feeling the love for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), and you should too! Local businesses have partnered with us to offer you special discounts for National Park Week! All you have to do is show your America the Beautiful Pass, CRNRA Pass, or day pass to enjoy a discounted price through August 30th.

Thank you to all of our partners this year for supporting our local national park! To see a full list of partners, participating locations, and discounts, please visit chattahoocheeparks.org/npweek

Today marks the first day of National Park Week (August 22-30)! šŸ¦¬This week, we celebrate Chattahoochee River National Re...
08/22/2026

Today marks the first day of National Park Week (August 22-30)! šŸ¦¬

This week, we celebrate Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) and all its wonders. Our local national park gives us a space to recreate, connection to nature, and so much more. šŸŒ³

We want to celebrate with you! We will be hosting two ranger-led hikes as well as a paddle with Trees Atlanta and the Georgia Conservancy on the 29th. šŸš£

As a bonus, weā€™ve partnered with local businesses to offer discounts and promotions to visitors who show their American the Beautiful, CRNRA pass, or day pass! Make sure you head to the park this week - August 25th is a fee free day!

If youā€™d like to learn more about how weā€™re celebrating National Park Week, visit chattahoocheeparks.org/npweek

08/18/2026

Did you know? You're closer to a national park than you think! šŸ¦¬

Operated by the National Park Service since 1978, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area ranks among the top 30 most visited national park sites out of 430+, offering over 7,000 acres of land and 48 miles of Chattahoochee River across north Metro Atlanta. And since 2012, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) has been its official friends group and nonprofit partner to build community, enrich lives, and catalyze support to ensure a sustainable national park for future generations.

The funds we raise helps keep the park beautiful and accessible for all who visit. From improving and building trails, to keeping the river clean, to restoring habitats for wildlife, to funding educational programming, your support makes a real difference. By standing with CNPC, youā€™re helping to create a legacy of stewardship and care for a place that gives so much to all of us. Together, we can ensure the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area remains a place of beauty, healing, and connection - now and for generations to come.

See our impact and learn how to get involved at chattahoocheeparks.org šŸŒæ

ITā€™S ALMOST HERE. šŸ„¾We're counting down the days: National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and weā€™re getting ready to ...
08/17/2026

ITā€™S ALMOST HERE. šŸ„¾

We're counting down the days: National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and weā€™re getting ready to celebrate Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area all week long!

This week is a chance to get out in your local national park and remember what makes Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area so special: 48 miles of river, 15 park units, thousands of acres to explore, and approximately one million reasons to get outside right in Atlanta's backyard. Weā€™ve got events, special perks, ways to give back, and plenty of excuses to spend some time in the park coming your way.

National Park Week starts Saturday... let's make it the best one yet!

Learn more about this celebration and follow along at chattahoocheeparks.org/npweek šŸŒæ

Itā€™s National Non-Profit Day! šŸŽŠToday, we celebrate our ability to serve the community by supporting our favorite park. O...
08/17/2026

Itā€™s National Non-Profit Day! šŸŽŠ

Today, we celebrate our ability to serve the community by supporting our favorite park. Our goal is to connect people with nature - whether through volunteerism, fundraising, or many outdoor programs, you are a part of our community and your continued support has made a real difference. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area gives so much to us all, and you help Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy give back to the park through our shared stewardship. Thank you for your support. šŸ¤

If you are looking for more ways to give back to the park, visit our website at chattahoocheeparks.org/get-involved

Happy 48th birthday, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! šŸ„³It takes something special to bring communities toge...
08/15/2026

Happy 48th birthday, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! šŸ„³

It takes something special to bring communities together for a common cause. Something that calls to all of us for its support, because its benefit is so universally agreed upon. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is one of those special things.

On August 15th. 1978, President Jimmy Carter put pen to paper to create a permanent union between the Chattahoochee River and the National Park Service. That August 15th signing was the culmination of years of fierce advocacy from local individuals and groups that shared a deep appreciation for the river and its surrounding lands, and wanted to make a promise to protect these natural spaces for the benefit of future generations.

As we celebrate 48 years of CRNRA, let us take some time to look back on those who made it possible for us to have a national park in our backyard - and also reflect on its beauty in all the little surprises you find during each park visit.

If youā€™re a dragonfly in the park, the chances of getting eaten by a lizard might be lowā€¦ but theyā€™re never zero. šŸ¦ŽWheth...
08/14/2026

If youā€™re a dragonfly in the park, the chances of getting eaten by a lizard might be lowā€¦ but theyā€™re never zero. šŸ¦Ž

Whether youā€™re in the plains of the Serengeti or on the trails of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, nature is happening all around. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes a brutal affair. We can only watch in awe as it happens.

Find your nearest park unit at chattahoocheeparks.org/explore-crnra

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