If your summer bucket list includes hiking in Yellowstone, watching the stars in Yosemite, or kayaking in the Everglades, this might be your lucky year.
The National Park Foundation (NPF) just launched its 2025 “Adventure Awaits” Sweepstakes, offering outdoor lovers the chance to win a dream vacation in one of America’s iconic national parks, while also supporting efforts to preserve them for future generations.
What You Could Win
At the heart of the sweepstakes is a grand prize travel package worth $12,500, which can be used toward the national park adventure of your choice. Think lodging, flights, gear, and the freedom to build your own nature-filled itinerary in one of the 400+ national park sites across the U.S.
Additional prizes include America the Beautiful annual park passes, YETI gear, guided REI experiences, and more. So even if you don’t win the top prize, there are still plenty of reasons to get excited.
Beyond the fun and freebies, the sweepstakes is part of a broader effort by the National Park Foundation to raise awareness and support for public lands. The Foundation works year-round to fund park improvements, educational programs, wildlife conservation, and access initiatives, making sure the national parks remain open and inspiring for everyone.
The Travel Trend That’s Here to Stay
If you’ve noticed more friends swapping overseas trips for outdoor escapes, you’re not alone. National parks continue to be a favorite for road trippers, solo travelers, families, and eco-conscious adventurers looking to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature.
According to NPF, interest in parks is holding strong in 2025, with younger travelers especially eager to explore new outdoor spaces and take advantage of camping, hiking, and wildlife watching opportunities.
How to Enter
The sweepstakes runs through September 5, 2025, and entry takes just a minute through the National Park Foundation’s website. Winners will be announced later this year.
So whether you dream of spotting bison in the Dakotas or hiking rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon, now’s the time to throw your name in the (ten-gallon) hat.
The “Adventure Awaits” Sweepstakes is more than just a contest, but it’s a reminder of the power of public lands and the unforgettable experiences waiting in every corner of the U.S. park system.
