Blog Archive - National Park Trust

Episode Description: Today we are joined by Aylish and Annaliese from the National Park Trust! They speak to us about all the wonderful programs the NPT facilitates while also helping us share trail tales that include thieving bears, grandpa lore, wise 5th graders, bison close encounters and the healing power of nature.

On April 11th, 2026, we collaborated with UF’s Unlitter club to get a group of 13 students to Florida’s St. Augustine Beach for a Learn2Surf day. Unlitter is a student-run organization at UF dedicated to environmental change, sustainable habits, and community improvement. The name Unlitter comes from the philosophy to inspire and empower students to “unlitter” their daily rou...

Over the weekend of April 10th, Isaac and I, accompanied by a group of Carroll College students, embarked on an unforgettable multi-day outdoor recreation outing to Yellowstone National Park. With a group of 15 participants, we set out to explore one of the most awe-striking, dynamic landscapes in the world, eager to experience its geothermal wonders, wildlife, and vast ecosy...

On March 28, 2026, 13 participants gathered at Touch the Earth, Georgia State University’s outdoor program, for an invigorating and educational local park bike tour. Situated in the heart of  Atlanta, the commonly cited woes of students include long commutes in traffic, invasive road work,  and unreliable public transit. A bicycle presents a low-cost, earth-friendly...

Faith and I, University of Florida’s College Ambassadors, led a 3-day backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a group of 8 participants. This outdoor recreation outing took place over a weekend and covered roughly 18 miles of hiking through the park’s diverse terrain.

We chose this location because of its iconic status as the most-visi...