American Latino Heritage Fund

04/08/2015

Are you near Los Angeles, CA or Washington, DC?

The Virtual View Tour will be at El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument tomorrow and Friday and at National Mall and Memorial Parks April 16-17!

The Find Your Park Virtual View Tour hits the road, and you're invited.

04/06/2015

Sanah found her park today at President's Park (White House) during The White House Easter Egg Roll! Have you found your park?

04/02/2015

A park can be more than a place. It can be a unique experience or a sense of community. What is a park to you? Share your story at FindYourPark.com (EncuentraTuParque.com)!

03/30/2015

It's official: The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have launched . This fantastic campaign celebrates the beautifully diverse and historic places found within our national parks and looks to find our country's next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates.

So what are you waiting for? Get up, get out and Find Your Park!

01/08/2015

Great News for your Thursday afternoon…

Today, the Park Service announced a new Superintendent for Everglades National Park: Pedro Ramos!

Superintendent Ramos will be the park’s first Hispanic chief when he takes over this country’s third largest park later this month. Ramos will also be overseeing Dry Tortugas National Park — another ALHF site.

On behalf of everyone at the National Park Foundation and ALHF, we want to wish Superintendent Ramos congratulations on his new position!

Learn more about Mr. Ramos and his story here [http://prks.org/1tQDsUL ] and be sure to read up on Everglades National Park here [http://prks.org/1FwIDeQ]

Photo Credit: [ National Park Service ]

01/07/2015

Today’s Historical Event…

On this day in 1971, ALHF site Gulf Islands National Seashore was established as a National Park! Lots of well wishes and a big Happy Birthday to you!

: The forts of Gulf Islands National Seashore span almost 150 years, from the Spanish colonial Bateria De San Antonio (1797) to the World War Two-era Battery 234!

Learn more about this incredibly beautiful — and historic — site by visiting the National Park Foundation website here: [http://prks.org/11OUiGJ]

Photo Credit: [ National Park Service ]

01/06/2015

Fantastic article from The Daily Beast on the growing multicultural, millennial travel market and the online communities that are helping it grow.

"[It's] not only shifting perceptions on black travel —it’s changing lives."

http://prks.org/1DutZCK

Young, hip, urban millennials are using tools like Instagram to become one of the fastest growing travel markets.

01/05/2015

Any National Park ideas for your New Year's Resolution? Let us know below!

Want to be one with nature in 2015? State your intention.

11/07/2014

We’re excited and honored to tell you that the National Park Foundation has been selected by Latinos In Social Media as a finalist for the Best Nonprofit Organization Using Technology and Social Media to Reach Latinos/Latinas!

We invite you to vote for NPF at http://prks.org/1zyfwXi and please help us spread the word to your friends, family, and colleagues! Thank you!

10/24/2014

There are few things greater than seeing the work of our park community come to life.

For the past few years, the National Park Foundation - through their Active Trails program - has provided grants to parks and partners that promote healthy lifestyles while simultaneously protecting and enhancing the precious land and water trail resources in our national parks.

Take a look at this wonderful video from one of the grantees - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Their program "Senderos al Mañana" is a three-week intensive service, learning and recreation program designed for youth in the surrounding community.

This is exactly the kind of impact we love to see - and what your generosity can make possible. To learn more about the Active Trails program visit the Foundation's website here: http://prks.org/10HOXtk

10/09/2014

Looking for a good cocktail for your next gathering? How about one inspired by our national parks?

Well we've got just the drink for you over at the blog. Vianney from Sweet Life shares her recipe for Huckleberry Margaritas!

Check it out here and let us know what you think: http://prks.org/1pNgHJh

Last month at Grand Teton National Park, I tasted my first huckleberry when all of the bloggers enjoyed a ranger-guided hike at Jenny Lake. As we hiked, the park ranger pointed out the plants, berries, and trees that were flourishing at the high elevation.

09/26/2014

Don't forget! Be sure to get out there and celebrate our national parks!

The second-to-last fee-free day of 2014 is upon us! On Saturday, September 27, all national parks will waive their entrance fees to welcome visitors for National Public Lands Day! Be a part of the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort and give back to the places that give us so much by lendin…