People, Partners, and Parks
National parks belong to all of us—people of every age and background. In its second century, we will strengthen and diversify these connections. How? By spreading the word about what parks and programs offer: enhanced quality of life stemming from the physical, mental, and social benefits of outdoor experiences and community investment. The next 100 years are about renewing connections with lifelong park goers while reaching out to new audiences, from urban communities to children and teens. Inspiring a new generation of park enthusiasts is the key to building a nation that invests in its great places.
- A Party for Our Parks 0 Commentsby Executive Director Michael Brune from Sierra Club
The National Park Service turns 100 next year. What will the birthday party be like? Wild, of course! The first gift, though, is from the parks to the people: During the next school year, the Every Kid in a Park initiative will allow all fourth-grade students and their families to visit national parks, national monuments, and all other nationally Continue reading... - NPS Program Helps Reimagine Urban Trails in Los Angeles 1 Commentby Patrick Johnston from National Park Service
On March 10, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell caught a sneak peek of a new interactive mobile website being developed by a dynamic group of community partners who are reimagining urban trails in Los Angeles. Joined by a dozen students from nearby Franklin High School who worked on the project, Secretary Jewell utilized the mobile website to guide Continue reading...