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Latinos Aventureros on a group hike

2023 Latino Conservation Week

Latino Conservation Week honors the important work that Latino individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and communities are doing to help conserve nature. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Latino Conservation Week (July 15-23). As part of the celebration this year, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and its Kids in Parks program would like to highlight the partnerships it has formed with Latino-based organizations.
by Meghan McDevitt, July 20th, 2023

138 New TRACK Trails in South Carolina

Kids in Parks is expanding our network of TRACK Trails across South Carolina! We are excited to establish three TRACK Trails in each of the state’s 46 counties over the next four years, adding a total of 138 new locations to explore. Keep reading to learn about the expansion and how this initiative is possible through BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina foundation.
by Meghan McDevitt, June 28th, 2023

National Park Week: TRACK Trails

Did you know there are over 35 TRACK Trails within the National Park system?! With it being National Park Week, which is a nine-day celebration (22 to April 30) dedicated to the 400+ national parks across the country, we’ve created a list that highlights all the places your Trail TRACKers can explore - from parkways to battlefields.
by Meghan McDevitt, April 26th, 2023