Way Cool Events at Weymouth Woods!
Our friends have a bunch of great events coming up including a guided hike on the TRACK Trail and a big party for the oldest living longleaf pine on earth!
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2018's Top 10 Most Visited TRACK Trails
Last year was a big year for Kids in Parks! In 2018, we introduced a number of new experiences and locations to our network of trails, including our 100th TRACK Trail in North Carolina. With more opportunities to get outdoors, we saw many first-time visitors to our partnering parks and sites. Here is our list of the Top 10 Most Visited TRACK Trail sites for the year of 2018.
TRACK Trail Opens at First Landing State Park
First Landing State Park unveiled a TRACK Track trail as a fun new opportunity for kids and families!
Walk in the Woods, Change Your Life
Can simply walking in the woods change your life for the better? Science says 'YES!'
Two New TRACK Trails Open in Pitt County
Two new TRACK Trails opened in Pitt County, North Carolina on December 17, expanding the total network of TRACK Trails in the county to four.
Kids in Parks founding partner honored for significant philanthropic investments
Kids in Parks founding partner, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (Blue Cross NC) was named the 2018 Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter in front of a sold-out crowd at National Philanthropy Day. The annual award ceremony honors philanthropists, fundraising professionals, and volunteers making significant contributions to Western North Carolina’s philanthropic community.
Kids in Parks Celebrates 100th TRACK Trail in North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids in Parks program celebrated the opening of its 100th TRACK Trail in North Carolina alongside its partners Edgecombe County, the Town of Tarboro, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation on Thursday, November 1, at Indian Lake Park in Tarboro.
Kids in Parks Wins Youth Engagement Award at SHIFT
On October 17, 2018, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation accepted the Youth Engagement Award for its Kids in Parks program at the annual SHIFT Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Kids in Parks was recognized for engaging more than 450,000 children with the outdoors through a nationwide network of TRACK Trails and its Parks Prescriptions program, TRACK Rx.
New TRACK Trail at Gorges State Park
As part of the Gorgeous Gorges Color Festival, kids cut the ribbon for a brand new TRACK Trail.
Four New TRACK Trails in Wilkesboro
On Saturday, October 12 four new TRACK Trails were opened in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Each TRACK Trail was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and variety of fun activities for kids to enjoy.
Pop-Up TRACK Trail in Jackson, Wyoming
As part of the SHIFT Awards in Jackson, a limited-time TRACK Trail opportunity will be open on Nelson Knoll. Check out sweeping views of the Teton Range, National Elk Refuge, and the Gros Ventre Mountains just a quick walk from town.
5 Ways to Continue Your Adventure After School Starts
Just because summer break is over, it doesn't mean that outdoor fun has to end. Let's explore some of the ways you can keep your adventure going throughout the school year.