National park vacations continue to be extremely popular, especially during the summer travel season.
04.06.2024 - 16:25 / travelpulse.com / North America / Lacey Pfalz / Donald Wood
The National Park Foundation announced the launch of the 'Adventure Awaits' sweepstakes, with the grand prize winner earning the trip of a lifetime.
The Adventure Awaits contest will award the big winner with 500,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for flights; a lodging, meals, and car rental allowance of $12,500; and brand-new luggage and travel bags from BÉIS (total of eight pieces, two for each traveler).
The National Park Foundation sweepstakes will run through August 31, 2024, and winners will be notified in late September 2024. To participate, entrants must be at least 21 years old and legal residents of the United States & Washington D.C.
There will also be 100 runner-up winners who will receive a branded tote bag and a 17-ounce stainless steel water bottle. Participants can enter the sweepstakes at the National Park Foundation’s official website.
All donations from the sweepstakes will help support the National Park Foundation’s mission to protect and preserve America’s more than 420 national park sites across the country. The Grand Prize American Airlines AAdvantage miles and BÉIS luggage were generously donated to support our national parks.
For those looking to plan a trip to America’s parks this summer, TravelPulse’s Lacey Pfalz broke down the 10 most underrated properties to consider, including Assateague Island National Seashore, Isle Royale National Park and more.
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National park vacations continue to be extremely popular, especially during the summer travel season.
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