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Your Year-End Gift Will Go Twice as Far!

As 2025 quickly comes to a close, we hope you’ll consider National Park Trust in your year-end giving. Your support, matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000, will go twice as far in acquiring the missing pieces of our national parks and ensuring that kids and military families can experience the endless possibilities of our public lands and waters.

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Supporting the Military Community

Stronger as One: Courage in Action

Through our partnership with the Marine Corps Singles Marine Program, active-duty Marines explored the beauty and unique landscape of Joshua Tree National Park (CA). The weekend included caving, hiking, and camping, designed to build connection and a deeper appreciation for our natural resources.

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Protecting Our Public Lands

Preserving History and Habitat on James River Island

We’re celebrating the protection of 676 acres on James River Island within Missouri National Recreational River! As the largest privately held tract on the 730-acre island, this acquisition is a landmark achievement, safeguarding irreplaceable natural habitats, preserving a historically significant landscape, and increasing public access while dramatically expanding the acreage managed by the park.

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Updates from the Park Trust

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Missouri National Recreational River Announces Significant Expansion

National Park Trust and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced the successful acquisition of a 676-acre property on James River Island within the Missouri National Recreational River near Yankton, South Dakota.

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Symetra Expands Partnership with National Park Trust to Bring Buddy Bison™ School Program to Georgia

Symetra has expanded its National Park Trust relationship by bringing the Park Trust’s Buddy Bison™ School Program to Bryant Elementary School in Mableton, GA.

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National Park Trust Celebrates 15 Years of Partnership with the Caesars Foundation

National Park Trust is proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its partnership with the Caesars Foundation. This collaboration has connected tens of thousands of students with parks and public lands through the Park Trust’s Buddy Bison School Program, inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.

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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Expanded in Texas

National Park Trust transfers second historically significant property to UNESCO World Heritage Site, expanding buffer for urban encroachment.

I have participated in this program for many years now and seeing how inspired they are after the field trip keeps me excited as a teacher!

- Kathryn Moore, 8th grade teacher, The Ehrhart School (TX)

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The success of this project is a testament to the incredible importance of the Park Trust’s mission and the dedication of their staff.

- Chris Loudenslager, Superintendent, North Country National Scenic Trail

Leading trips as a college ambassador for National Park Trust was incredibly rewarding as I witnessed firsthand the lasting impact.

- Julia Maas, University of Central Florida College Ambassador

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