The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in 2020 marked a transformative investment in our national parks. Over the past five years, the GAOA-established Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has tackled urgent infrastructure needs across the National Park System—restoring trails, preserving historic lodges, and revitalizing visitor centers nationwide. Yet this is only the beginning. GAOA, along with other government funding and the National Park Foundation's strategic investments—powered by your generosity—ensures our parks will continue thriving for generations to come.
Join Jeff Reinbold, President & CEO of the National Park Foundation, and former U.S. Senator and current NPF Board Member Rob Portman, one of the principal architects and champions of GAOA, for an exclusive conversation on how LRF has strengthened the foundation of what makes our parks special—and how government and donor support play a vital part in shaping their future.
As a new chapter for the LRF unfolds, Congress is considering legislation that could extend and expand the progress made through GAOA by protecting more natural spaces, strengthening cultural heritage sites, and enhancing visitor experiences for generations to come.
With America's 250th anniversary on the horizon, this is a pivotal moment for the places that define our shared national story.
Inside the Parks: Restore, Rebuild, and Reimagine will be on Monday, February 2 at noon ET (11:00 am CT).
RSVP today and save your seat for this timely conversation.
