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Area of Work
Outdoor Exploration
Making the outdoors more inclusive
Our national parks have the power to reveal things about ourselves and the world. However, not everyone is able to have those formative experiences. The National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Outdoor Exploration programs are all about making sure all people see themselves in parks and feel welcome here.
From admiring wildlife and breathtaking views to walking where history was made, our national parks provide a range of memorable experiences for all visitors. By eliminating barriers, promoting access, and cultivating connections to the social, mental, and physical health benefits of the outdoors, NPF actively works to ensure everyone can enjoy and create life-long relationships with our magnificent national parks. Our Outdoor Exploration programs focus on teaching valuable lifelong skills to visitors, collaborating with partner organizations to make the outdoors a more inviting space for BIPOC communities, and empowering diverse leadership within the National Park System.
By the Numbers
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58ProjectsIn its inaugural year, NPF's ParkVentures program supported 58 projects across the U.S. with over $1.2 million in grants, engaging several new community-based organizations.
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4,900New Junior RangersIn 2022, NPF helped nearly 4,900 young people earn their Junior Ranger badges through fishing events in national parks across the country.
Programs
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ParkVentures
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Premier Partners
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Nature Valley™
Learn MoreAs a premier partner of NPF’s work supporting Outdoor Exploration, Nature Valley is helping ensure everyone has access to and enjoys the benefits of being outdoors.
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Subaru of America
Learn MoreThe National Park Foundation is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.
Supporting Partners
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Niantic
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Sun Outdoors
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Winnebago and Winnebago Industries Foundation
Additional program support provided by American Airlines, EVOLVE Plant-Based Protein, Expedia, Kohl's, and Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold.
Updates
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2023 Accomplishments
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UpdateNPF’s ParkVentures Program Awards $2.2 Million to Affinity Groups
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UpdateA Homecoming at Moores Creek National Battlefield
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Community Fishing Programming at Anacostia
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UpdateNPF Continues Its Support for Flight 93 National Memorial
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UpdateEnhancing Accessibility at Congaree National Park
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UpdateEngaging St. John Residents as Cultural Ambassadors at Virgin Islands National Park
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UpdateNPF, Sun Outdoors, Support Collaboration with Indigenous Tribes at River Raisin
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UpdateNPF and Subaru: Addressing Gaps in Exposure, Access, and Opportunity
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UpdateLGBTQ Crew Hikes, Restores Trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2022 Accomplishments
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UpdateNPF and Kohl’s Support BIPOC-led Outdoor Experiences
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UpdateParkVentures Supports the Creation of Bilingual Videos at Homestead National Historical Park
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UpdateSun Outdoors, NPF Support ASL Day on the River
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UpdateNPF and EVOLVE Plant-Based Protein Partner to Expand Outdoor Exploration
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UpdateNiantic Supports Urban Green Spaces
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UpdateNature Valley Helps Expand Access to Parks
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UpdateAnother Year of Impact in Our Parks
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UpdateCasting a Wider Net
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