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By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2020

Oil exploration mars Big Cypress National Preserve. Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park remains in shambles nearly three years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Coronavirus shutters parks across the National Park System. Year-round, National Parks Traveler brings you news and features about national parks and protected areas, and this week we're asking you to support that effort.

It's a tough time to be passing the hat. There's a lot of hurting going on around the country. But there's a lot of hope, too. Hope that the economy will come back quickly, that a vaccine for Covid-19 will soon be available, and that national parks will reopen smoothly and without incident.

At the Traveler, our job is to keep you informed about the progress the parks are making. But as a nonprofit journalism outfit, especially during a time when the tourism industy is on its knees, we can't do it without your support.

Doug Leen, the force behind Ranger Doug Enterprises, the man who has spent the past 50 years tracking down original Works Progress Administration posters of the national parks to donate to the Interior Department, understands the value of the Traveler. That's why he's willing to send us $1,000 to keep the lights on if you'll match his generosity.

Jim Stratton, who had a distinguished career with the National Parks Conservation Association and now is a Traveler board member, will match $500 of your donations. They believe in our mission and want Traveler to maintain its editorial voice for years to come. We hope you'll help us take their money by making a donation this week.

There is no other news organization that is devoted solely to daily coverage of national parks and protected areas. We work daily to bring you news, perspective, wonderment, and thought-provoking coverage of the parks, and our weekly podcasts bring voices from the parks and about the parks to you.

You, our readers, provide the largest share of our funding, money that fuels our editorial independence. That money goes right to our core mission, not to shareholders or corporate owners.

Yes, you could read Traveler for free. We don't have a paywall because we want as many people as possible to read about the parks, about the challenges they face, the wonders they hold. But if you truly support our efforts and look forward to reading the latest park news and listening to each week's podcast, please don't let Doug and Jim down.

A copy of National Parks Traveler's financial statements may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: National Parks Traveler, P.O. Box 980452, Park City, Utah 84098. National Parks Traveler was formed in the state of Utah for the purpose of informing and educating about national parks and protected areas.

Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:

  • Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER, (REGISTRATION NO. CH 51659), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
  • Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of National Parks Traveler is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.
  • Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
  • North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989 or 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
  • Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of National Parks Traveler may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
  • Virginia: Financial statements are available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
  • Washington: National Parks Traveler is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities, or on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504.

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