Celebrate Summertime with National Park Foundation's Summer Scrapbook Contest

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, is kicking off summertime with the launch of its second annual online Summer Scrapbook. Everyone is invited to join in the fun, share their national park moments and memories, and vote for their favorite submissions for a chance to win a dream national park adventure.

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"Summer is a great time to get out, explore, and make unforgettable memories in America's more than 400 national parks," said Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation. "Using our Summer Scrapbook, you can have fun exchanging national park stories with friends, family, and fellow national park visitors and encourage even more people to visit and support these treasured places."

This year's Summer Scrapbook categories are:

• Fun with Friends and Family
• Celebrations and Achievements
• Inspirational Moments
• Action and Adventure
• Hidden Gems and Surprises
• Making a Difference
• Throwback
• Learning and Discovery

All participants who submit content to the Summer Scrapbook will be entered to win a trip to Yosemite. Anyone who votes for their category favorites will be entered to win a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Winners in each category will receive a national park prize pack filled with select Celestron equipment, National Park Foundation gear, a national parks pass, and more. Share your favorite national park moments and memories today at www.nationalparks.org/summer.

The 2014 Summer Scrapbook is sponsored, in part, by Celestron. Prizing and promotion have been provided by Aramark, O.A.R.S., Xanterra, and YosemiteDNC.

For more information on the National Park Foundation and how to support and protect America's national parks, please visit www.nationalparks.org.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America's national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service.  Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards.  Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alanna Sobel
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SOURCE National Park Foundation