The National Park Foundation Kicks Off Summer With Its Summer Scrapbook Contest

Participants Are Entered to Win Amazing National Park Adventures While Sharing the Best-of-the-Best Insider Park Tips and Favorite Park Memories

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National Park Foundation

Jun 20, 2013, 01:59 ET

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America's national parks, is kicking off summer with the launch of its online Summer Scrapbook! Everyone is invited to join in the summer fun by sharing their favorite national park photos, videos, and best travel tips for a chance to win a dream national park adventure. http://www.nationalparks.org/summer All participants who submit photos, videos or park travel tips to the Summer Scrapbook, and those who cast their votes for favorites in each submission category, have a chance to win a national park adventure to Yosemite or the Grand Canyon!

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"Summer is one of the best times to visit our country's extraordinary national parks," said Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation. "We invite everyone to share their park experience with the world! We hope park visitors and enthusiasts share their favorite park memories and insider tips so everyone can get to know these amazing places."

Winners in each category will receive national park prize packs filled with hiking and camping equipment, NPF gear, a national parks pass and more. Help NPF showcase the best of America's national parks today at www.nationalparks.org/summer.

For more information on the National Park Foundation and how you can support and protect America's national parks, please visit www.nationalparks.org.

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The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, raises private funds that directly aid, support and enrich America's more than 400 national parks and their programs. Chartered by Congress as the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation plays a critical role in conservation and preservation efforts, establishing national parks as powerful learning environments, and giving all audiences an equal and abundant opportunity to experience, enjoy and support America's treasured places. www.nationalparks.org.

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