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BLOG The Chattahoochee River: A Lifeline Through Native American History As we honor Native American Heritage Month, it’s important to reflect on the deep connection that tribes like the Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee had with the river and the surrounding land. | PRESS RELEASE Tourism to Chattahoochee River NRA contributes over $161 million to local economy A new National Park Service report shows that 3,183,081 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2023 spent $161,166,000 in communities near the park. | BLOG Top Trail Running Routes in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
If you’re a trail runner looking for scenic routes and challenging terrain, CRNRA has some of the best spots in metro Atlanta.
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BLOG National Park vs. National Recreation Area - What's the Difference? Ever wondered why Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is often called the national park in Atlanta's backyard? | BLOG People, Pints, & Parks: Volunteering at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area At Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC), we celebrate the power of community and the hard work and passion of our park's volunteers. | BLOG From Atlanta to the 'Hooch: Embracing Summer in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ah, summer in Atlanta - when the sticky heat and wet air join forces. Luckily, there's an escape just a short drive away: the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. |
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Wear Your Life Jacket to Work on May 17th! Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) Superintendent Ann Honious invited the public to participate in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day. The initiative is intended to help save lives by showing public support for water safety! | BLOG Nature for All: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on our well-being and explore ways to care for our minds. Simply stepping into nature offers a powerful boost to mental health. | PRESS RELEASE Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Hosts “Party for the Park” Fundraiser, Recognizes Sally Bethea Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) is thrilled to announce its annual fundraising event, "Party for the Park," taking place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26th, at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta. |
PRESS RELEASE Tourism to CRNRA Contributes Over $176M to Local Economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,537,848 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2022 spent $176,660,000 in communities near the park. | PRESS RELEASE Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Receives Half Million Dollar Donation CNPC is proud to announce it has received a private donation of over $526,000, the largest single donation in the organization's 10-year history. |
PRESS RELEASE Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Hits Major Milestone By Hiring First Executive Director Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) announces Brittany Jones as the first Executive Director in the organization’s history. |
NEWS Shop TrailHeads Gear for CNPC The TrailHeads, a hiking group of six friends, love the CRNRA created a line of limited edition Hike the Hooch tees! All clothing has the CNPC logo on the sleeve, and all proceeds are donated to CNPC to help support park initiatives. | NEWS Oral History of CRNRA CNPC supporter Dyna Kohler and her late husband John organized and funded a project to document the creation of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area through an oral history video. | PRESS RELEASE Announcing Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Hightower Award CNPC announces the creation of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Hightower Award, given to those whose efforts and dedication have had a lasting and positive impact on the CRNRA and its community. |
BLOG Water Safety in CRNRA Since 2012, over 15 drowning-related fatalities at Diving Rock in the Palisades unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. In response, the park has collaborated with WABE and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta to develop a public awareness campaign that emphasizes wearing PFDs. | PRESS RELEASE New Leadership for Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
CNPC welcomes a new executive board to work with Park Superintendent Ann Honious on a strategic direction to increase awareness of park resources and help fund improvements. |
PRESS RELEASE Ribbon Cutting for Three Cochran Shoals Overlooks CNPC and the CRNRA held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of the replacement of three river overlooks at the CRNRA’s Cochran Shoals unit. |