Summer Fun on the Coast
Check out these great coastal TRACK Trails this summer.
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The Story in the Numbers
Every year, we dive into the statistics of the of the Kids in Parks program. The numbers tell a powerful story.
Let it Snow Photo Contest
We don't know about you, but photos of snow make us incredibly happy. If you have a great photo of snow, we want to see it.
Why Kids in Parks?
In today's world, kids spend 7.65 hours per day on some kind of screened device. Compare that to a mere 7 minutes that the average child spends in unstructured outdoor play. These numbers are having a profound effect on our kids' physical and mental health. Time spent active outdoors has been shown to improve health issues, from obesity to ADHD, and the well-being of everyone. But where do you start?
Dr. Olson Huff Receives the 'Fostering New Horizons Award'
Dr. Olson Huff was awarded the 'Fostering New Horizons Award' at the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundations 20th Anniversary celebration for his work establishing and developing the Kids in Parks program.
TRACK Trail Opens in Newton, North Carolina!
The newest TRACK Trail opened at the Heritage Trail Greenway in Newton, North Carolina on November 9.
TRACK Trail in Archdale Opens!
The town turned out to open the newest TRACK Trail at Creekside Park!
Celebrate 101 Years in National Parks
On August 25, the National Park Service celebrates its 101st birthday! For 101 years, our parks have proved again and again why they are America's "best idea." Not only do they provide opportunities for people from around the country and world to immerse themselves in beauty and rich heritage of our natural resources, but they work diligently to protect and preserve those resources for the future. To celebrate, every National Park is inviting you to visit for free on August 25! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that park you've always wanted to visit or hike that TRACK Trail you've been dreaming of.
Fontana Village Resort Nature Trail Disc Golf Course - NOW OPEN!
Play a fun round of disc golf surrounded by lush nature and stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains...
Catch the Eclipse at a TRACK Trail!
Four TRACK Trails are in the path of totality of the upcoming solar eclipse! Experience darkness in the middle of day at these cool places...
Meritus Health & National Park Service Partner to Get Kids in Parks
In conjunction with the National Park Service’s ParkRx Day, celebrated Sunday, April 23, Meritus Health became the only health system in the state of Maryland to partner with area parks for the Kids in Parks program’s TRACK Rx initiative.
Vote to Raise Money for Kids in Parks
As part of its Hike NC intiative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is donation $100,000 to five nonprofits and Kids in Parks was selected as one! The more votes we get, the higher the percentage of the donation we will receive.