5 Reasons to Hike with Your Kids

By Jessica Culverhouse | Posted on March 30, 2016

Make a pledge to take your child out to hike in a park on May 21 for National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day.

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Your #ParkVote Makes a Difference

By Morgan Rothermel | Posted on March 30, 2016

NRPA collaborated with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN during Earth Month to create lasting impacts for 16 communities.

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If You Invite Them, They Will Come

By Jayni Rasmussen | Posted on March 25, 2016

NRPA is excited to build on the successes and lessons learned during the summer of Park Champion advocacy by expanding the initiative to a year-round movement.

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New Federal Funding Opportunity: $15 million to Develop Urban Outdoor Recreation Spaces

By Dave Tyahla | Posted on March 11, 2016

The National Park Service (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) targets recreation spaces in urban communities.

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Your Award-Winning Magazine (and More)

By NRPA MarComMag Team | Posted on March 11, 2016

NRPA recently won six awards, including the coveted Publisher's Choice Award for best overall entry, in the Association TRENDS 2015 All-Media Contest.

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National Awards: A Great Way to Honor the Village

By Atuya O. Cornwell | Posted on March 1, 2016

Since receiving the Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award, I have been able to share my story as a park and recreation professional with a larger audience.

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