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Celebrate Black History Month in National Parks
African Americans’ contributions to our history and culture are deeply interwoven into our collective national heritage. For 20 years, NPF and our African American Experience Fund (AAEF) has been investing in national parks to ensure these stories are shared, preserved, and honored. Explore the stories behind these parks and make them a part of your next national park experience.
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Beyond the Written Word with National Parks
Have you ever wondered why oral history is so important? Journee Harris, who interned at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, explains the value of oral histories and how we all have stories to tell. She is one of twelve interns that NPF placed in national parks in 2020, thanks to a partnership with NPS, Greening Youth Foundation, and Fund II Foundation on the internX program.
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Parks with Links to Presidential History
When it comes to national parks, you don’t have to go far to find a place with ties to a former Commander-in-Chief. Take a tour through just some of the many national parks where presidential history was made – where leaders and legends forged a new path, and where today’s visitors can explore centuries of presidential history.
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Get Your Free National Park Owner's Guides
Thinking about your next national park experience? These free downloadable national park Owner's Guides are filled with travel tips and helpful information. It's your one-stop resource to discover all your national parks! Download today.
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Support Your Parks
This winter show off your park pride with NPF gear.
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Make a difference for America's treasured places – today and for years to come.
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Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is the nation’s only national park dedicated to presenting the performing arts to the public – visitors come to enjoy performances of all kinds, commemorate special occasions, and make long lasting memories. Explore how NPF is enhancing the visitor experience at the park by supporting the rehabilitation of multiple deck structures.
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African American Suffragists You Should Know
Join us as we celebrate African American leaders who played critical roles in advocating for Black women and all women to gain the right to vote. Learn how these leaders are connected to national parks, the women’s suffrage movement, and more.
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Meet the NPF Team: LaTresse Snead
NPF’s Chief Program Officer LaTresse Snead distinctly remembers the moment she became a nature lover. She was in sixth grade on a trip to a nearby park, surrounded by trees and nature’s vibrant colors. Meet LaTresse and find out how that moment continues to inspire her work at NPF.
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In Case You Missed It
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Celebrate 20 years of the African American Experience Fund!
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NPF looks forward to working with the Biden-Harris administration and the new Congress.
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A project at Wolf Trap is *ramping* up.
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National parks preserve and honor Black history.
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Honor MLK's life and legacy.
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Parks are always just a click away.
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Sharing a Love of Parks
Champions Society member Frank Hanzlik shares his love for national parks with his daughter and recounts an unforgettable starlight moment in Crater Lake National Park. Read Frank’s story and discover why he’s a Champions Society member.
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Eight Great Winter Park Activities to Try
During the winter months, unique activities can connect you to the wilderness, landscapes, and wonder in our national parks. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to try something new, winter is a great time to discover new activities to enjoy. From frozen waterfalls to ice-fishing, explore just a few ways to experience all our parks have to offer in winter.
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Cozy Up and Explore Parks At Home
Sometimes you can’t get to a park, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the history, landscapes, and stories of our national parks to you. From virtual tours and webcams to educational activities for young park enthusiasts and games for everyone – there are countless ways to enjoy parks at home.
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This Month's Quiz
Which site is the newest addition to the National Park System, supported by NPF and honoring the life and legacy of two civil rights advocates in Mississippi?
Congratulations to last month’s winner, Heidi Conde, from Eau Claire, WI who knew that Pony Express National Historic Trail, spanning eight states, commemorates the overland mail route taken by horse to pass communications westward before the telegraph.
Way to go, Heidi!
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Wow! Where Is That?
Curious which park is featured at the top of this newsletter? Find out now!
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