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 Permanent Musket Ball Display at Minuteman NHP
Utilizing funds from America's National Parks™ America's 250th, History Happens Here Grant, Minuteman NHP developed a permanent display of musket balls found from the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Minute Man NHP announced the discovery of the “shot heard round the...
Supporting Educational Games at Andersonville NHS
Utilizing funds from America's National Parks™, Andersonville NHS created an immersive escape room experience and displayed games from the 1800s as part of their America's 250th events in June 2026. The Rangers at the site even developed a board game (pictured below)...
Supporting Orientation Film at Antietam NB
Antietam National Battlefield recently premiered its new orientation film, Remembering Antietam, made possible by more than $43,000 in donations from America's National Parks™. The support also helped fund youth intern programs and printed posters for the film, which...
Supporting Seasonal Staff and Junior Ranger at Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway used more than $270,000 in America's National Parks™ donations to help cover seasonal interpretive staff salaries from May through October 2025. With this support, the parkway operated 10 visitor centers and offered an average of 15 interpretive...
Supporting Discovery Opportunities at Acadia NP
Acadia National Park utilized $81,734 in funds from America’s National Parks™, to support internships, educational initiatives, seasonal staff, and visitor programs. Known as the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,” Acadia National Park welcomes more than 4...
Supporting Enhanced Visitor Services at San Juan NHS
San Juan National Historic Site utilized approximately $106,000 in funds from America's National Parks™ to enhance interpretation, education, volunteer programs, two Puerto Rican folk dance events, and the annual Festival de Tunas. The site also used funds to expand...
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.
