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May 8, 2024

Just months after it looked like the National Parks Traveler would cease after 18 years due to insufficient funding, readers, listeners, sponsors, and underwriters have provided enough financial support to keep the news organization in operation. 

Our readers and donors look to the Traveler for daily journalism on issues, science, exploration, travel, and park news. No other news organization focuses solely on national parks and protected areas, resulting in a unique blend of editorially independent coverage that led to an outpouring of support when it looked like the site would go dark at the end of June.

We’re not completely out of the woods, but the support will enable continued news coverage while we work to further solidify the Traveler’s financial footing. If you can help with that, please drop us a line.

Going forward, you can continue to count on long-form writing, explanatory journalism, podcasts, and daily news coverage from the National Park System. We’re also working to update our website, and brainstorming with our correspondents to bring you exclusive coverage from the parks, because we don’t aggregate stories, we create them by sending trained journalists out into the field. 

What sort of stories? Well, how about more great series, like the ones on invasive species of Everglades, the use of beaver in repairing park wetlands, and how climate change is affecting our parks? And we will continue to applaud National Park Service efforts when merited, but also hold park managers to their mission and commitment to protect these national treasures.

So, read on. It’s going to be a great year.

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Support National Parks Traveler

Your support for the National Parks Traveler comes at a time when news organizations are finding it hard, if not impossible, to stay in business. Traveler's work is vital. For nearly two decades we've provided essential coverage of national parks and protected areas. With the Trump administration’s determination to downsize the federal government, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s approach to public lands focused on energy exploration, it’s clear the Traveler will have much to cover in the months and years ahead. We know of no other news organization that provides such broad coverage of national parks and protected areas on a daily basis. Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

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A copy of National Parks Traveler's financial statements may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: National Parks Traveler, P.O. Box 980452, Park City, Utah 84098. National Parks Traveler was formed in the state of Utah for the purpose of informing and educating about national parks and protected areas.

Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:

  • Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER, (REGISTRATION NO. CH 51659), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
  • Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of National Parks Traveler is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.
  • Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
  • North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989 or 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
  • Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of National Parks Traveler may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
  • Virginia: Financial statements are available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
  • Washington: National Parks Traveler is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities, or on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504.

Comments

Submitted by Phil Francis on May 8, 2024 - 7:02am.

Great news Kurt!   Glad to see this announcement!!


Submitted by Kathy Duret on May 8, 2024 - 8:49am.

Yippee! This is indeed great news!  I've loved this site for years.  


Submitted by A. Johnson on May 8, 2024 - 9:45am.

I applaud NPT's ongoing efforts, and must also recognize NPT's willingness to publish alternative and contrarian views on how to best preserve our national treasures.  I believe that it makes a better, more informed, and more inclusive website.

Congrats!


Submitted by Ben from Virginia on May 8, 2024 - 9:46am.

Thank you for your dedication. The traveler captures the Park System completely. I read it every day.


Submitted by Dimarco Barea on May 9, 2024 - 8:58pm.

Well done Kurt! Your community showed up. Happy to help in any way I can. 


Submitted by Michael Kellett on May 10, 2024 - 11:08am.

Great news! No other publication does what National Parks Traveler does. I am very glad that you will continue doing your outstanding work.


Submitted by Dayna McDaniel on May 10, 2024 - 1:43pm.

Perhaps Subaru would be interested in helping continue this publication.  They are very good with the environment.

I just found out about this publication and have sent you a donation.  HOPEFULLY many will follow suit!  


Submitted by Acadia on my mind on May 11, 2024 - 2:11pm.

What great news! We'll be sending along our donation upon conclusion of the current Acadia to Katahdin Virtual Race (https://acadia.racery.com/r/2024-part-1/), and will continue to include National Parks Traveler in future fundraising virtual races. We'll announce the next virtual race on our blog, https://acadiaonmymind.com, and with an NPT ad. Again, great news!


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