This year, Virginia State Parks was one of eighteen state park systems hosting campout events in their capitals or other locations. The Capital Campouts are part of Great Outdoors Month in June, … Read more
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Camp to See Bald Eagles
Since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve the nation’s wildlife and wild places. As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are recognizing important moments in our … Read more
13 Camping Spots to Visit Now
To kick-off our Great American Campout this Saturday, some of our staff from across the country want to share their favorite camping spots with you this summer: Buffalo Camp Recommended by … Read more
Camping: A Timeless Pastime
Since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve the nation’s wildlife and wild places. As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are recognizing important moments in our … Read more
Camping in Unfavorable Weather: What to Pack
As summer approaches, have you and your family or friends group begun to feel the beckoning of the outdoors? With the cooler temperatures of the winter months now mostly behind … Read more
Five Places to Watch Wild Bison Roam
Few experiences are more awe-inspiring than seeing American bison in the wild. Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, and it is truly … Read more
Texas Water Conservation Scorecard
Recent droughts have seared the memories of Texans deepening their appreciation for our most precious resource: water. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the Lone Star state … Read more
New Book Captures Stunning Wildlife Migrations
Right now neotropical birds and monarch butterflies are on the move, migrating from their winter grounds in Mexico, Central or South America to their breeding grounds here in North America. Renowned wildlife … Read more
Working Together to Promote the Great Outdoors
Every year, the National Wildlife Federation engages thousands of people in wildlife conservation and outdoor experiences with the help of partners from across the country. One of these partners, the … Read more
Monarch Butterflies in National Parks
The monarch butterfly is one of the many wildlife species that can be observed in National Parks all over the country. Monarch butterflies are also one of the important pollinators … Read more
