4th Annual National TRACK Trails Day
It’s that time of year again! National TRACK Trails Day is right around the corner. Get ready to celebrate with us on August 20, 2022
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Meet Junior Ranger Ian
This month, we have a special honoree of Trail TRACKer of the Month who has been a dedicated TRACKer for five years and was awarded last month with the Youth Ambassador Award from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for his contributions to Kids in Parks. Everyone meet...
Trail TRACKers of the Month - Anouk, Hanni, Poppy, and Esme
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. Meet our Trail TRACKers for June 2022!
Trail TRACKers of the Month - Benjamin and Declan
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. Meet our Trail TRACKers for May 2022!
Loving Outside - The benefits of getting out in nature
Getting outdoors is good for everyone. It helps combat stress, build community, and keep your mind and body healthy. But it takes encouragement from inside homes, schools, and the community to get people outside. Read for the benefits of getting outdoors and how to combat the hindrances that keep us from doing so.
Trail TRACKer of the Month - Beverly
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. Meet our Trail TRACKer for April 2022!
National Park Week! TRACK the Trails at NPS Locations
Each April, during National Park Week, the National Park Service joins with the National Park Foundation to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park!
Special Science Events at NC TRACK Trails
The North Carolina Science Festival is a month-long celebration of science every April. Each year features hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities.
Kids in Parks celebrates Month of the Military Child with Blue Star Families
For April's Month of the Military Child, we have joined forces with Blue Star Families and their Blue Star Outdoors program to help get military families outside
Trail TRACKers of the Month - Rachel and Kirsten
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. Meet our Trail TRACKers for March 2022!
Our Community of Critters - How we can help!
The United Nations World Wildlife Day celebrates and raises awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. But while we tend to focus on more popular animals during World Wildlife Day, conservation can begin in our own, local communities. Even our backyards! Many threatened species live in our neighborhoods. Some are more at risk than we realize.
Top 10 TRACK Trails of 2021
Check out our Top 10 Most Visited TRACK Trail sites for 2021. These parks had the highest numbers of Kid in Parks registrations for 2021, with each park offering unique experiences across vastly different regions in the eastern United States. Read more for what makes each park well worth a visit!