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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 Outdoor Exploration programs are all about making sure all people see themselves in parks and feel welcome here.

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"I Was Hooked"
Disabled veterans find healing, community through fly fishing at Shenandoah National Park.
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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, the National Park Foundation (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.

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By the Numbers
  • 58
    Projects
    In its inaugural year, NPF's ParkVentures program was able supported 58 projects across the U.S., engaging several new community-based organizations.
  • 4,577
    New Junior Rangers
    In 2021, NPF helped 4,577 kids earn their Junior Ranger badges in national parks across the country.
Programs
Premier Partners
  • Nature Valley™
    As 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
    The National Park Foundation is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.
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Supporting Partners
  • Niantic
  • Sun Outdoors
  • Winnebago Industries
Additional program support provided by American Airlines, EVOLVE Plant-Based Protein, Kohl's, and Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold.
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Share Your Passion for the Parks

You have the opportunity to help others experience joy and personal growth through outdoor recreation. Help fund NPF’s Outdoor Exploration programs to continue improving access to our national parks.

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