Buddy Bison has friends and families exploring parks all over the country. Everything from huge national parks to the local parks in their area. Become one of Buddy Bison's followers and friends. Send him pictures of your park adventure to be entered on his map, national news letter - Buddy Bison's Buzz. You could be his next Adventure of the Month.

• Send pictures to buddy@buddybison.org
• Post pictures to his facebook page
• Follow him on twitter - @parksareyours

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Buddy Bison's Buzz

These websites will help you find a park in your community. Just enter your zipcode, city/town or state.

 Your county's parks and recreation department will also have a complete list of the parks in your area and what activities are available.

Park Activities

Use our park activity guide to start your adventure, then use the Buddy Bison Adventure Book for fun outdoor activities!

What to bring:

• Take a backpack
• Bring water – enough for everyone to stay hydrated
• Healthy snacks – like an apple or fruit, carrots, nuts, unsweetened dried fruit
• Sunscreen
• Hat and/or sunglasses
• Rain gear
• Extra layers
• Complete change of clothes (it can be left in the car during your adventure)
 

Tell your friends on Facebook to "like" National Park Trust and our mascot Buddy Bison. Don't forget to email pictures and a description of your adventure to buddy@buddybison.org.

Please note, any photos received will be used only in NPT’s publications, including our website and e-newsletters, and in materials for educational purposes. We only use first names in our publications if provided.

Buddy Bison's Adventure Book

Take this book with you on your next park adventure. There are many activities and games to play. Grab a friend and get outside!