National Park Foundation

Everyone needs a place to live and finding affordable housing is becoming a challenge everywhere — including in the communities near national parks. Without affordable and quality housing, it can be hard for some parks to recruit and retain great park rangers and staff. Thanks to support from our perennial partners, like L.L.Bean, we are working to enhance resources for park rangers and staff, including making investments in employee housing. Investments in employee housing across the county will help ensure National Park Service can fulfill its mission and that rangers and staff can continue to create a positive visitor experience at national parks! https://lnkd.in/d5Y9mCz8

This summer, a new cohort of NPF’s Science Fellows begins six research projects at national park sites across the country. There they will conduct innovative research aimed at enhancing the National Park Service's management of parklands and ocean resources, promoting biodiversity, and addressing climate change challenges. These projects include everything from researching toxic metals from permafrost watersheds in Alaska’s arctic national parks to safeguarding desert species like the saguaro at Saguaro National Park. Read more about the fellows' projects: https://lnkd.in/dmVxybyt

One year ago, the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument was established to preserve the legacy of the Till family and an important chapter of civil rights history for present and future generations. The National Park Foundation played an integral role in the park's establishment then and continues to invest in support for the park. With an NPF ParkVentures grant, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center hosted a two-week-long student film academy that aimed to educate and inspire students to carry on Emmett Till’s legacy through mentorship and individual film projects. https://lnkd.in/dVeE559g

4 years ago this week, the Great American Outdoors act passed the Senate with an overwhelming majority following its passage in the House of Representatives. Since then, the Great American Outdoors Act has provided the National Park Service with up to $1.3 billion annually through FY 2025 to repair critical infrastructure and preserve the parks’ natural beauty. A seismic structuring project at the historic Ahwahnee hotel in Yosemite National Park received $35 million through GAOA, contributing to the program’s 100 large-scale and 300 historic preservation projects nationwide. https://lnkd.in/e_sDKTX8

How much do you know about America’s best idea, our national parks? Learn more about these iconic places and show off your knowledge with NPF’s park trivia game. Want to play along? Text “QUIZ” to 33077!

The National Park Foundation is proud to have supported the National Park Service in the establishment of the newest park: Blackwell School National Historic Site. Now, the story of unjust segregated education at the Blackwell School will be preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service for visitors to learn about today, and in the future. Learn more about the new site here: https://lnkd.in/dYkzW3JU

The Campaign for National Parks brings more people together to directly support national parks and ensure that everyone can experience parks now and in the future. 🐻 Together we will help protect park landscapes and wildlife 📜 Together we will preserve and share a fuller story of America 🎓 Together we will connect more kids to learning experiences in national parks It is only with the generosity and the unwavering commitment of people across America that we can protect national parks for generations to come. We’ve only just begun! Forward together: https://lnkd.in/eUkUuNka 📸: Stocksy/Michela Ravasio

From Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaii to the National Park of American Samoa, Sharks can be found in many coastal parks. Meet the sharks who call our national parks home (from a distance of course)! 🦈 Horn Shark at Channel Islands National Park 🦈Nurse Shark at Virgin Islands National Park 🦈Leopard Shark in the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network 🦈Zebra Shark at National Park of American Samoa 🦈Tiger Shark at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaii Read about how NPF is helping protect sharks: https://lnkd.in/eAfAEqHP 📸 National Park Service

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a premier national park in a unique urban setting. At the park, visitors learn about the many people who shaped American history across two centuries. They also see firsthand how this coastal habitat has changed over the years, and what is being done to protect it for the future. National park philanthropy is an essential part of the story. From Jamie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the National Park Foundation: https://lnkd.in/e5yBYWPY 📸: National Park Service

Have you ever traveled on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park? With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), this scenic road now has 56 miles and 19 overlooks of repaired and restored pavement! GAOA addresses deferred maintenance needs across national parks with $1.3 billion annually through fiscal year 2025. In numbers, GAOA has provided $4 billion so far to restore historic properties, contributed $8 billion to the nation’s GDP, supported 72,560 jobs, and created $5 billion in the labor market. To learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act, head to https://lnkd.in/ekwiChws. 📸: National Park Service