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John, Americans love their public
lands-and the numbers prove it. Millions visit National Park
Service areas each year. Ready for a quick quiz? How many
people visited in 2024: 110.7 million, 227.3 million, or 331.9
million? Find the answer in our feature story celebrating the
unsung heroes of our national parks.

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 --Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land

PS: What do you think is the most underrated U.S. national park?

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Gateways to the Great Outdoors

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Chugging along tirelessly and quietly on the periphery of your
favorite national park, trail, or monument are gateway
communities-communities that both enhance and rely on public
lands. When our national parks thrive, so do the economies of nearby
towns, where visitors enjoy a sweet stroll through surrounding ice
cream parlors, sandwich nooks, gift-filled boutiques, and more. 

HAVE A VISIT

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Sign Now: Stop Cuts to National Parks

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Our national parks are among our nation's greatest
legacies-but today, they face serious threats. The latest
federal budget proposal includes more than $1 billion in cuts to
the National Park Service and removal of sites from the park system.
Congress has the final say in our federal budget. Urge lawmakers to
protect our national parks!

TAKE ACTION NOW

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In the Spotlight

Take Our National Monuments Quiz

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America's national monuments tell powerful stories-some
ancient, some awe-inspiring, and some completely unexpected. From red
rock canyons and sacred Tribal lands to fossil beds older than
dinosaurs, these treasured places capture who we are-and what we
stand to lose if we don't protect them. But how much do you
really know about them?  

TAKE THE QUIZ

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More Stories for You

Sign Now: Stop Cuts to Conservation Funding

The administration's 2026 budget proposal includes a devastating
rollback of the Great American Outdoors Act-putting the Land and
Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at risk. LWCF has protected millions of
acres and expanded outdoor access at no taxpayer cost. These cuts
would derail urgent land protection projects, restrict access, and
undo decades of progress. Urge Congress to defend LWCF funding now!

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Wolfe Creek Forest Wins Innovative Partnership Award

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Trust for Public Land and Florida partners earned the inaugural Sabal
Awards' Innovative Partnership Award for protecting and restoring
Wolfe Creek Forest. Congrats to our Florida team and partners for
their outstanding collaboration and conservation work.

You're Invited: Maine Outdoor Film Festival
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Join us in Portland July 23-27 to experience films about
Whseht?k?, our partnership with the Penobscot Nation to
return nearly 30,000 acres of land and create much-needed access to
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Once complete, it will be
the largest land return between a U.S.-based nonprofit and a Tribal
nation.

Help Reopen Georgia Parks

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On Memorial Day weekend, the Army Corps of Engineers closed over a
dozen parks on Lake Lanier and across Georgia. Unfortunately, they
remain closed today. Urge Congress to fund the corps and get our parks
open again. 

Join Us This Saturday for the Highlight of Your
Seattle Summer

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It's your last chance to grab tickets to enjoy live classical music by
Hunter Noack under the shadow of the Seattle skyline. Bring a picnic
blanket or your walking shoes and enjoy the powerful interplay of
nature and music, thanks to a wonderful partnership between TPL and IN
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Ways to Give

Fundraise for the Places You Love

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Calling all park lovers, nature explorers, and outdoor
enthusiasts (we're looking at you,
John). You can now connect more people to the outdoors
by fundraising for TPL's mission. Whether it's your
birthday, a celebration, or walking to your favorite park, the money
you raise will support transformational projects in communities
nationwide. It takes just a few easy steps to get started.

TELL ME MORE

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Planned Giving

Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.

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The lands we love, from treasured parks to nearby trails, deserve
lasting protection. When you include Trust for Public Land in your
long-term plans, you can help protect these special places and leave a
legacy that lasts for generations. See how simple it can be to make a
lasting impact. Download your complimentary estate planning kit today
to get started.

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Question of the Month

Featured answer to Question of the Month

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Photo: Kristyn Miller

Last month, TPL asked: What's the coolest (or weirdest) thing you've
ever seen on a trail? See more fun answers from last month's
question.
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ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION

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TPL in the News

The Travel:

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Americans Rejoice as Plan to Sell National Parks to Pay for Trump's
Budget Takes Surprising Turn 

Fast Company: 

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Innovative Parks Aren't Just Bold Urban Design-They Lower the
Temperature in Cities 

Join Our Advisory Board

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Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors who
help increase our impact through philanthropy, advocacy, connections,
and strategic guidance.

Join Our Team

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Come join a passionate team working toward a mission you believe in.
View all open positions.

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Program Manager - Chattahoochee

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Senior Project Manager I - Ohio

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Senior Project Manager I - Illinois

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Project Manager II - Pennsylvania Land Protection

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