Connect with LGBTQ+ park lovers and explore Mammoth Cave National Park with NPCA!
When: Saturday, June 3, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT
Where: Mammoth Cave National Park; exact meetup address provided when you RSVP
What: A day celebrating and connecting with LGBTQ+ park lovers
This June marks our third annual #PrideInOurParks campaign, celebrating stories from the LGBTQ+ community in our national parks – but this year, we’re taking you to the parks.
On June 3, join NPCA and Chris Peskosky and Alex Murphy of @itschrisandalex for a Pride in Our Parks day trip! We’re heading to one of Chris and Alex’s favorite national parks: Mammoth Cave. We’ll spend the day hiking, exploring the cave on a guided tour, learning the history of the park, and celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Chris and Alex will even share tips for capturing stellar park photos and sharing your #PrideInOurParks story.
This is a free event! Entry to the park is free, and NPCA will provide lunch and cover the cost of the tour – plus a Pride in our Parks shirt for you!
NPCA's work centers around ensuring everyone feels welcome and included in our national parks. We're proud to support the LGBTQ+ community all year, uplifting the voices and visions of queer creators, and continually working to protect queer history with national park sites like Stonewall National Monument. Sharing your #PrideInOurParks stories helps us remind everyone that parks are for everyone.
Can’t make it to Mammoth Cave but still want to celebrate Pride with NPCA? Share your #PrideInOurParks story on Instagram by tagging @NPCApics and submitting your story to MyParkStory.
Please note: All participants will be required to sign NPCA's standard liability waiver and photo release. NPCA recommends all participants be up to date on their Covid-19 vaccine per current Centers for Disease Control recommendations and guidance. Trip requirements are subject to change. All NPCA Staff-led experiences will be defined by the NPCA staff member. Each participant is responsible for determining their preferred activity level, accessibility, needs and interests. This event includes moderate hiking and stair climbing below ground and on the surface. NPCA will work with participants to select activities that meet all participants preferred activity and comfort level.