{"id":47779,"date":"2016-09-15T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo2016.hispanicprwire.com\/english-8-winners-selected-for-goparks-expedition-contest-to-yosemite-and-san-francisco-bay-area-national-parks\/"},"modified":"2016-09-15T10:10:43","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T14:10:43","slug":"8-ganadores-seleccionados-para-el-concurso-goparks-de-expedicion-al-parque-nacional-yosemite-y-parques-nacionales-del-area-de-la-bahia-de-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/8-ganadores-seleccionados-para-el-concurso-goparks-de-expedicion-al-parque-nacional-yosemite-y-parques-nacionales-del-area-de-la-bahia-de-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Winners Selected For @GoParks Expedition Contest To Yosemite And San Francisco Bay Area National Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 14, 2016<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0Eight diverse social media influencers \u2013 unique in geographic locations, interests, and backgrounds \u2013 have won an unforgettable national park adventure during the National Park Service Centennial year, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America&#8217;s national parks. The winners will travel together to <span class=\"xn-location\">Yosemite National Park<\/span>, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, and Rosie the Riveter\/WWII Home Front National Historical Park.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg39c0left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg39c0left\" title=\"National Park Foundation\" border=\"0\" alt=\"National Park Foundation\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnvar\/20140324\/DC89075LOGO \"\/><\/div>\n<p><b>You can be part of the fun at\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.org\/fypx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>www.nationalparks.org\/fypx<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and by following #FYPx on social media.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Engaging people from all walks of life and inspiring them to discover all that a park can be through a variety of park experiences, the National Park Foundation&#8217;s 2016 Find Your Park Expedition highlights the essence of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.findyourpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find Your Park\/Encuentra Tu Parque movement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From walking in the footsteps of the Buffalo soldiers, to watching the sunset over the ocean, to imagining life aboard a historic ship, to warm welcomes from National Park Service rangers, our Find Your Park Expedition participants will be sharing all of their experiences online so that people everywhere can virtually tag along,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Will Shafroth<\/span>, president of the National Park Foundation. &#8220;As we continue celebrating the National Park Service Centennial this year and enter into the second century of the National Park Service, we&#8217;re grateful to our partners for supporting an incredible opportunity for people to discover how our national parks truly have something for everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to support from Find Your Park premier partners REI and Subaru, and through partnerships with\u00a0Aramark, Columbia Sportswear and Historic Hotels of America, expenses including transportation and lodging will be covered and outdoor gear will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>You can read quotes from National Park Foundation partners and find out why they&#8217;re excited about this year&#8217;s expedition on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.org\/connect\/blog\/how-you-can-experience-find-your-park-expedition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">National Park Foundation&#8217;s blog\u00a0<\/a>today.<\/p>\n<p>The National Park Foundation&#8217;s 2016 Find Your Park Expedition participants are:<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Edgar Woo<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami, FL<\/span><br \/><\/b>A freelance photographer, radio show host, and the creative director for @MIAexplore, Edgar inspires people in <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span> and worldwide to explore the depths of their creativity by bridging connections between photography and music. <\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Erin McGrady<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville, NC<\/span><br \/><\/b>From exploring Mayan ruins in <span class=\"xn-location\">Belize<\/span>, to working as a divemaster in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas<\/span>, to teaching middle schoolers in <span class=\"xn-location\">Baltimore, Maryland<\/span>, Erin thrives on new experiences and sharing them through photographs and storytelling. She&#8217;s captivated by the power of photography to educate and inspire. This past June she followed her heart to <span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span> and says most days you can find her on the trails with her girlfriend and their two dogs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Faith E. Briggs<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn, NY<\/span><br \/><\/b>A <span class=\"xn-org\">Yale<\/span> alumna and documentary filmmaker, Faith&#8217;s passion is sharing stories from communities of color and creating spaces for conversation. Well-known in the urban running community in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span>, she is a proud member of Black Roses <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span> and a co-founder of Movement: Black August. The movement highlights lesser-known African American historical sites and inspires people to deeply connect with the rich history of the Diaspora.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jacob Fu<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Portland, OR<\/span><br \/><\/b>Co-founder of the popular travel blog, Local Adventurer, Jacob believes that adventure is not only found in far, exotic places, but also in your own backyard. He shares his experiences online in hopes that it&#8217;ll motivate more people to explore locally. While he was born and raised in <span class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta, Georgia<\/span>, he&#8217;s moved to a new city every year since 2013. And, he has all 413 national parks on his bucket list.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Juan Flores<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis, IN<\/span><br \/><\/b>A photographer with a background in visual communication design, Juan can be found wandering around the Midwest and documenting his experiences for all to follow. He loves to learn and believes you can never stop learning. He is also a moderator for @igersindy, a community of Hoosier creatives.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Mario Villanueva<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Austin, TX<\/span><br \/><\/b>A visual artist, photographer, and social entrepreneur, Mario&#8217;s mantra is every moment counts. Originally from <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, he moved to <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> when he was three years old and was the first in his family to graduate from college. Currently working for <span class=\"xn-person\">Austin Parks<\/span> and Recreation as an art counselor, he also recently launched UNICO, an online LGBTQ journal that dives into the lives of people making a difference in the community. <\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Gonzalez<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hackensack, NJ<\/span><br \/><\/b>A Columbian-American writer and active advocate for women travelers as part of Travel Latina, Victoria has coined the term &#8220;histourism&#8221; to describe her passion for blending her love of history and seeing the world. Currently pursuing a career in cultural heritage, she hopes to enhance how people experience museums and landmarks. She can also be found playing roller derby, using the name &#8220;Tacocat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Ramos<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Marcos, TX<\/span><br \/><\/b>Born and raised in a border-town in south <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>, Victoria is a passionate photography student who now resides in central <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>. Part of @igsanmarcos, a local central Texas Instagram community of creatives, she loves taking portraits and has recently developed an interest in landscape photography as well. <\/p>\n<p>In its fourth year, the expedition will raise awareness about all that the National Park System has to offer, including careers with the National Park Service. In addition, the experience will redefine the word &#8220;park.&#8221; Beyond vast landscapes, the expedition will bring attention to historical, urban, and cultural parks, as well as National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share America&#8217;s collective heritage in communities nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT THE <span class=\"xn-location\">NATIONAL PARK<\/span> FOUNDATION\u00a0<\/b><br \/>The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America&#8217;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.\u00a0 In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service&#8217;s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America&#8217;s National Parks, a <span class=\"xn-money\">$350 million<\/span> comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years.\u00a0 Find out more and become a part of the national park community at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nationalparks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACT<b>: <\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Alanna Sobel<\/span><br \/>202-796-2538<br \/><a href=\"mailto:asobel@nationalparks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">asobel@nationalparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20140324\/DC89075LOGO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20140324\/DC89075LOGO<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 14, 2016<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0Eight diverse social media influencers \u2013 unique in geographic locations, interests, and backgrounds \u2013 have won an unforgettable national park adventure during the National Park Service Centennial year, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America&#8217;s national parks. 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