DiverseNPS

As outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of America’s parks, we’ve experienced the benefits of connecting with nature and our diverse landscapes. From city parks where we can get a taste of green amid cemented city blocks, to recharging strolls and hikes in the millions of acres of our state parks, to treks and climbs in the breathtaking landscapes in our national parks, the chance to be in nature is an experience we hold invaluable.

Undoubtedly, our lands should be enjoyed by all of us, but when we look into who is getting access to our lands, we see alarmingly disproportionate statistics that highlight a gap between race and park visitations. When we examine the reasons why these gaps are present—access, education, resources, discrimination and prejudice—we understand that systemic racism in our country is the major contributor to these disappointing disproportions.

In the National Park System, for example, Black Americans make up about 7 percent of visitors, while they are 13 percent of the U.S. population. Moreover, 78 percent of visitors are White.

The end of the Jim Crow era in 1968, showcases that Black American generations have only recently gained the freedom and liberty to move around this country. Still today, minorities face prejudice and discrimination within our outdoor spaces and, often, cannot safely and comfortably enjoy outdoor recreation.

AS PARK ENTHUSIASTS AND ADVOCATES OF SPENDING TIME IN NATURE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING RACISM WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.​

To do so, we are taking action to use our platforms to contribute to the progress that is much needed within the outdoor space and community.

As a part of this community, in 2020 Park Chasers joined with others in highlighting organizations that are dedicated to bridging the race gap in the outdoor space by connecting opportunities and experiences to people of color.

Each month, we feature and focus on one organization, with the intent to showcase their hard work, raise awareness, and support them through funding and donations. We’ll share monthly articles and social media posts along with links for how you can donate.

DIVERSE NPS ORGANIZATIONS WE'VE SUPPORTED IN THE PAST:

DiverseNPS Outdoor Afro

DiverseNPS: Outdoor Afro

As we continue February and Black History Month, we’re sharing another installment in our community effort to showcase organizations promoting social justice and more inclusive

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DiverseNPS GirlTrek

DiverseNPS: GirlTrek

It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time to post another segment in our Diverse NPS series.  September marks one year since

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Diverse NPS Wilderness Inquiry

Diverse NPS: Wilderness Inquiry

As we open another month, we’re sharing another installment in our community effort to showcase organizations promoting social justice and more inclusive access to public

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Diverse NPS: Love Is King

During the month of March, we’re continuing to work alongside several other outdoor industry and national park-related content creators, to feature a new non-profit organization.

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DiverseNPS: Syatt

We’re exciting to be kicking off February’s Black History Month with another addition to our DiverseNPS series.  As part of our ongoing commitment to ending

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Do you know of an organization we should profile here?

Do you work in a non-profit organization that supports diversity and inclusion in outdoor public spaces?

Drop us a note and help us feature the work you do on our page.

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