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As a news organization that covers the entire National Park System, the National Parks Traveler appeals to a lot of people for a variety of reasons. Here's a look at why some of our supporters see great merit in the Traveler and encourage you to support this nonprofit news outlet on Giving Tuesday, November 30, as part of our year-end fundraiser that concludes December 31.

Frank Dean, CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy

“The National Parks Traveler is a great source of breaking news about parks and I use it all the time. The Traveler website also serves as a forum and a quick way to check the pulse of what issues are resonating with the broader community of park supporters. I believe the Traveler provides an important service and deserves our support.”

Phil Francis, Chair of the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks

“We have worked with Kurt and the Traveler for several years and appreciate his determination to report issues affecting the National Park Service. Kurt provides great insight into park issues and operations and reports his findings, questions and opinions to several million readers, many who are park supporters and users. His work is an important element in the overall effort to ensure that parks are protected for the benefit of future generations and that important park resources are preserved."

Lori Schaefer, Communications Director, Friends of Acadia

“From climate change, to sustainable tourism, to wildlife and natural resource management, to funding of our parks, National Parks Traveler helps shed a light on some of the shared challenges facing our national parks today. The Traveler’s independent voice and multi-media approach appeals to visitors and potential visitors, park enthusiasts and advocates, and anyone interested in the exploration and conservation of these very special places that belong to all of us.”

George Stone, executive editor, travel, National Geographic

“National Parks Traveler is essential daily reading for anyone interested in conservation and exploration of our national parks and other public lands. From policy to ecology, community interests to climate change, adventures and animals to everyday heroes saving parks for future generations, the nonprofit’s urgent reporting pushes the dial on preservation and encourages readers to cherish and defend our wild, beautiful spaces.” 

Carolyn Ward, CEO, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

“The National Parks Traveler is the trusted source of news of the national parks. With the loss of so much independent journalism in this country, coupled with the critical significance of our national parks, it is more important than ever that we ensure the preservation of the National Parks Traveler."

Laurie Ward, CEO, Washington's National Park Fund

The National Parks Traveler is THE source for news coming out of our national parks. It’s an important voice. While I may disagree with content from time to time, I also appreciate greatly all the topics I discover.” 

Saul Weisberg, North Cascades Institute Founder and Executive Director Emeritus (retired)

I’ve loved National Parks since I was six years old and have spent my career living and working in and around them. National Park Traveler keeps the public (and the parks) informed. No one else does this as consistently or as well. Their approach to independent journalism is essential to keep the Parks relevant for the next generation. We can’t afford to lose this critical resource.”