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2023 Grand Prize Winner, Dinesh Chitlangia, Vogel State Park, Georgia
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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, CA
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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, CA
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First Day Hikes
First Day Hikes
The Nation’s 250th Anniversary was rung in by over 73,000 Visitors Participating in First Day Hikes Across the Country
More than 73, 000 Americans hiked approximately 150,000 miles in America’s State Parks on January 1st. Visitors climbed lighthouse stairs in Ohio, explored burnt orange sandstone in Utah, hiked through snow squalls in Rhode Island, and watched the sunrise in Hawaii.
In all, over 1,000 parks hosted events. A visitor from Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware...
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Hearts of STIHL Grant
STIHL Inc. is proud to announce its continued support of the Hearts of STIHL program, an initiative dedicated to the preservation and care of our nation’s state parks. Inspired by the dedicated staff of America’s State Parks, the mission of Hearts of STIHL is to support the people and programs that protect these national treasures, ensuring they can be enjoyed by all Americans for generations to come.
For 2025, the Hearts of STIHL program will provide grants to a state park in each o...
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Children In Nature
Plan for Action
THE CRISIS
The way children understand and experience their natural world has changed radically over the past several decades. Their physical contact and intimacy with the natural outdoors has diminished greatly. Their inability to connect with nature is now recognized as a national issue of concern. There is speculation that the loss of a child/nature connection threatens their independent judgment, their value of place, their ability to feel awe and wonder, their sense of stew...
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Bronco Wild Fund Grant
Bronco Wild Fund (BWF) is continuing support for America’s State Parks by promoting our shared goal of helping increase access to the outdoors. We are excited to offer funding, distributed in January of 2026, to kick off the new year by funding new programs.
BWF is providing funds for new introductory access programs in state parks. The overall goal is to get more people outdoors, build their skills to connect outside in the future and tackle barriers to engaging in new outdoor activities. ...
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Reservation Systems & Business Management Association
Mission Statement:
The Reservation Systems & Business Management Association (RSBMA) fosters collaboration among state, national and provincial park leaders, to develop and improve reservation systems and operational tools. We work together to exchange knowledge regarding best practices and policies that will enhance visitor experiences and ensure the enduring stewardship of our parks....
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Featured Parks
Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park
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Michigan
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
View Park
Nebraska
Indian Cave State Park
View Park
Arizona
Lyman Lake State Park
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Arkansas
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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Support Our Efforts
Your donation will help protect these beautiful landscapes for generations to come.
Find Out How
MO - Missouri is adding three new state parks, Gov. Nixon announces, each with outstanding natural features
Latest Headlines
Apr 16, 2026
April 2026 VISTAS Newsletter
Read More
Newsletters
Mar 27, 2026
Public invited to glimpse of SC’s 50th state park ahead of official opening
Read More
Articles
Mar 18, 2026
Track Chairs to Increase Access to Nature at Every Indiana State Park, Funded by Lilly Endowment
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Our Efforts
The mission of the
National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD)
is to promote and advance the state park systems of America for their own significance, as well as for their important contributions to the nation’s environment, heritage, health, and economy.
State park systems can stimulate each state's economy through tourism, relocation, recreation, and even air-quality for nearby residents. Outdoor recreation can reduce juvenile crime, promote closeness within families, and build community involvement. Spending time in state parks promotes exercise, good health, inspiration, self-realization, and life enrichment. Supporting state park systems ensures that natural and cultural resources are preserved for the next generation. Children growing up in a culture of smart phones and computers can benefit greatly from spending time outdoors in state parks.
Learn More
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
Meet Our Partners
Skip to content
News & Events
Professional Development
Special Programs
About Us
Members Area
NASPD 2026 Conference
Locate a Park
Places to Stay
Donate
Careers
Foundation
Our Partners
National Association of State Park Directors
America's State Parks
National Association of State Park Directors
2023 Grand Prize Winner, Dinesh Chitlangia, Vogel State Park, Georgia
Locate a Park
Find a State Park Near You
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, CA
Places to Stay
Find a Place to Stay
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, CA
Special Programs
First Day Hikes
First Day Hikes
The Nation’s 250th Anniversary was rung in by over 73,000 Visitors Participating in First Day Hikes Across the Country
More than 73, 000 Americans hiked approximately 150,000 miles in America’s State Parks on January 1st. Visitors climbed lighthouse stairs in Ohio, explored burnt orange sandstone in Utah, hiked through snow squalls in Rhode Island, and watched the sunrise in Hawaii.
In all, over 1,000 parks hosted events. A visitor from Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware...
Explore
Hearts of STIHL Grant
STIHL Inc. is proud to announce its continued support of the Hearts of STIHL program, an initiative dedicated to the preservation and care of our nation’s state parks. Inspired by the dedicated staff of America’s State Parks, the mission of Hearts of STIHL is to support the people and programs that protect these national treasures, ensuring they can be enjoyed by all Americans for generations to come.
For 2025, the Hearts of STIHL program will provide grants to a state park in each o...
Explore
Children In Nature
Plan for Action
THE CRISIS
The way children understand and experience their natural world has changed radically over the past several decades. Their physical contact and intimacy with the natural outdoors has diminished greatly. Their inability to connect with nature is now recognized as a national issue of concern. There is speculation that the loss of a child/nature connection threatens their independent judgment, their value of place, their ability to feel awe and wonder, their sense of stew...
Explore
Bronco Wild Fund Grant
Bronco Wild Fund (BWF) is continuing support for America’s State Parks by promoting our shared goal of helping increase access to the outdoors. We are excited to offer funding, distributed in January of 2026, to kick off the new year by funding new programs.
BWF is providing funds for new introductory access programs in state parks. The overall goal is to get more people outdoors, build their skills to connect outside in the future and tackle barriers to engaging in new outdoor activities. ...
Explore
Reservation Systems & Business Management Association
Mission Statement:
The Reservation Systems & Business Management Association (RSBMA) fosters collaboration among state, national and provincial park leaders, to develop and improve reservation systems and operational tools. We work together to exchange knowledge regarding best practices and policies that will enhance visitor experiences and ensure the enduring stewardship of our parks....
Explore
Featured Parks
Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park
View Park
Michigan
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
View Park
Nebraska
Indian Cave State Park
View Park
Arizona
Lyman Lake State Park
View Park
Arkansas
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
View Park
Support Our Efforts
Your donation will help protect these beautiful landscapes for generations to come.
Find Out How
MO - Missouri is adding three new state parks, Gov. Nixon announces, each with outstanding natural features
Latest Headlines
Apr 16, 2026
April 2026 VISTAS Newsletter
Read More
Newsletters
Mar 27, 2026
Public invited to glimpse of SC’s 50th state park ahead of official opening
Read More
Articles
Mar 18, 2026
Track Chairs to Increase Access to Nature at Every Indiana State Park, Funded by Lilly Endowment
Read More
Articles
View All
Our Efforts
The mission of the
National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD)
is to promote and advance the state park systems of America for their own significance, as well as for their important contributions to the nation’s environment, heritage, health, and economy.
State park systems can stimulate each state's economy through tourism, relocation, recreation, and even air-quality for nearby residents. Outdoor recreation can reduce juvenile crime, promote closeness within families, and build community involvement. Spending time in state parks promotes exercise, good health, inspiration, self-realization, and life enrichment. Supporting state park systems ensures that natural and cultural resources are preserved for the next generation. Children growing up in a culture of smart phones and computers can benefit greatly from spending time outdoors in state parks.
Learn More
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
Meet Our Partners