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 $200 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 Discovery Opportunities at Acadia NP
Acadia National Park utilized $81,734 in funds from Eastern National, the parent organization of America’s National Parks™, to support internships, educational initiatives, seasonal staff, and visitor programs. Known as the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,”...
Supporting Enhanced Visitor Services at San Juan NHS
San Juan National Historic Site utilized approximately $106,000 in donations to enhance interpretation, education, volunteer programs, two Puerto Rican folk dance events, and the annual Festival de Tunas. Through America’s National Parks™ Funds at Work, the site also...
Supporting Andersonville NHS Travelling Trunk Program
Andersonville National Historic Site utilized America's National Parks™ funds to support its Travelling Trunk Program. Andersonville was the site of a Confederate prison that held Union Soldiers and is known as one of the deadliest sites of the Civil War, claiming...
Kennesaw Mountain NBP Ordnance Rifle Restoration
At Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, $8,243 in Eastern National (the parent of America’s National Parks) donations funded interpretive programming costs. The park purchased two replacement wayside panels and restored an original, 3-inch ordnance rifle, or...
Supporting Grand Portage NM Digital Asset Development
Grand Portage National Monument received $6,000 in Aid-to-Park assistance from Eastern National (the parent of America’s National Parks) in 2024. These funds helped support the park’s new Visual Information Specialist position. The park purchased digital photography...
Supporting Minuteman NHP Living History Workshops
Eastern National (the parent of America’s National Parks) donations helped to further interpretive operations at Minute Man National Historical Park. The park’s Living History Coordinator hosted several historic clothing workshops to support volunteer participation...
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.
