OMAHA, Neb., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific's history with the national parks started with creating
iconic western parks like Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon and Death
Valley, when the railroad provided access to pristine landscapes
that were otherwise virtually impossible to visit. Union Pacific
today announced a new commitment to help preserve our nation's most
unique and inspiring spaces with its multi-year, $3 million partnership with the National Park
Foundation for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.
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"Union Pacific transported early park-goers to adventures out
west," said Scott Moore, Union
Pacific senior vice president of Corporate Relations and chief
administrative officer. "Today, we deliver the goods Americans use
every day to our nation's busiest cities and quietest towns,
passing through rugged, beautiful landscapes. We traverse America's
backyard, and we want the next generation to explore it."
Through its partnership with the National Park Foundation, Union
Pacific will build on its legacy, encouraging young adventurers to
explore America's national parks. Union Pacific's partnership
supports the National Park Foundation's Open OutDoors for Kids
program, which connects kids to parks. The railroad's support will
provide national park experiences for thousands of students across
the 23 states where Union Pacific operates. National park field
trips encourage students to develop a sense of adventure while
educating youth about science, history, conservation, and their
role in protecting national and local treasures.
"If given the choice between reading about Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, or seeing the
geyser and taking a breath of fresh, mountain air, there's no
comparison," Moore said. "We want this partnership to cultivate
lifelong connections between people and parks."
"Union Pacific's support enables kids across the country to
explore their local national parks," said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park
Foundation. "These national park experiences are unforgettable and
instill a desire to discover more."
Union Pacific encourages all generations, especially the younger
generation and their families to visit www.findyourpark.com to
explore what national parks and activities are in their own
backyard.
Over the coming months, Union Pacific will highlight these
beautiful landscapes, historic sites and cultural resources in a
number of ways. Details will be published at
www.up.com/ExploreAmericasBackyard and on the company's social
media channels using #ExploreAmericasBackyard, #FindYourPark and
#EncuentraTuParque.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2008-2017,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy, and
Industrial and Premium business groups. Union Pacific serves many
of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
Celebrating 50 years, 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 ENGAGE the next generation of park stewards. In 2016,
commemorating the National Park Service's 100th anniversary, the
Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America's National
Parks, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and
enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred
years. Find out more and become a part of the national park
community at www.nationalparks.org.
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