In 2023, Eastern National’s (the parent of America’s National Parks™) assistance totaling $15,095 supported Mammoth Cave National Park’s night sky programming with the receipt of a telescope camera, laser collimator, and alpha-solar telescope. Additional funds purchased Junior Ranger badges and informational books, such as Basher History National Parks and History Comics National Parks, to help rangers develop interpretive and educational programs. New products for river activities, such as kayaks and life jackets, help facilitate the Blue Ways roving interpretive program on the Green River. Staff will interact with visitors on the river through impromptu interpretative programming and safety messages.
America’s National Parks™ 250th Grant Program – History Happens Here
America’s National Parks™ has awarded a total of $250,000 to 11 National Park Service units through the America’s National Parks™ 250th Grant Program – History Happens Here to support the parks’ efforts in the upcoming celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the...