Our Impact
Supporting Parks
All proceeds from your purchases at America’s National Parks™ stores support education and preservation at the National Park Service sites where we operate. For over 70 years, America’s National Parks™ and our parent company, Eastern National, have given back more than $183 million to parks. These funds create meaningful, enjoyable experiences that inspire visitors to enjoy and protect national parks for future generations. Check out some examples of our funds at work below!
Supporting New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Gauley River NRA, and Bluestone NSR
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River used $35,900 in Eastern National (the parent of America's National Parks™) funds to support its educational programming in 2023. These donations...
Supporting Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Canal Exploration Center
In 2023, the Canal Exploration Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park used $5,384 in Eastern National (the parent of America's National Parks™) donations to support several National Park Service (NPS) programs, such as Teacher-Ranger-Teacher. Funds also covered fees...
Supporting Mammoth Cave National Park’s Night Sky Programming
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...
Supporting Hot Springs National Park’s BARK Ranger Program
This year, Hot Springs NP utilized Eastern National (the parent of America's National Parks™) funds to reinstate its membership with the National Association of Interpretation (NAI). This grants the park’s interpretation team admittance to the annual NAI Conference....
Supporting Cape Cod National Seashore’s “Symphony at the Seashore”
In August of 2023, Eastern National (the parent of America's National Parks™) donations supported Cape Cod National Seashore for the “Symphony at the Seashore” concert. Nearly 3,000 people came to the Salt Pond Amphitheater to enjoy a free Cape Cod Symphony...
Supporting Wabanaki People’s Interpretation at Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park utilized $174,700 in Eastern National (the parent of America's National Parks) funds to help amplify the Wabanaki voice through park publications and interpretive media. Since time immemorial, the Wabanaki people called the area their homeland....
Funds at Work
Since our founding, we have provided more $183 million dollars in aid to parks to create meaningful experiences for visitors to our partner parks. Find out how your purchases help create experiences that matter in America’s national parks.
Philanthropy
Our philanthropic branch, America’s National Parks™ Forever, strengthens our ability to support preservation and education in your favorite national parks, starting with our first Friends Group, Outer Banks Forever.
Shop to Support
Visit the America’s National Parks™ Online Store, where your purchases support America’s national parks.
