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Good Natured News: This month's wins for parks, public lands and people.

Need some good news? We’re here for it! So we’re sharing a few uplifting headlines from around the country that celebrate wins for parks, public lands, and people.

These stories are made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters—thank you!

Photo: Ryan Ross

Sentinel Status Unlocked

The Greater Pikes Peak Region was recently designated a Sentinel Landscape, which enhances efforts to protect open space, agricultural lands, and national security lands. Central to the designation is the SOAR Initiative, a collaborative effort between TPL and other partners to conserve more than 80,000 acres of land near Colorado Springs.

Photo: Darcy Kiefel/Kiefel Photography

You Had Me At Beachfront

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the recent completion of Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park: a collaborative project between Trust for Public Land, Okaloosa County, and the City of Destin that adds 340 feet of new public beach access along Scenic Highway 98. The new park expands equitable access to Florida's Gulf Coast while creating a lasting public space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Coronado National Forest Expansion, Arizona.

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Big Forest Energy

Trust for Public Land has permanently protected 695 acres at Charouleau Gap in Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains, expanding the Coronado National Forest and preserving a critical wildlife corridor that was at risk of development. The acquisition also opens new opportunities for hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, and safer wildfire access while connecting the public to thousands of acres of surrounding public lands.

Photo: Ben Whitesell

$100k For The RiverLands

More than 360 paddlers came together for Paddle Georgia, a seven-day journey that raised over $100,000 to support the Chattahoochee RiverLands: a project led by TPL and local Atlanta partners. The annual event highlighted the power of community to protect and connect people to Georgia's rivers through recreation, conservation, and stewardship.

Photo: J Adams Photography

Rail To Highlander Trail

A major milestone was recently reached for Tennessee's Highlander Trail, with a new agreement advancing plans to transform a former 42-mile rail corridor into a community trail. Preserving the corridor will expand outdoor access, support local economies, and create a lasting public resource across three counties.

Photo: Richard Freeda

Blueprint for Adventure

Trust for Public Land, in collaboration with local partners, recently released a new Trails Master Plan for the expanded 650-acre Mono Pond State Park in Connecticut, outlining a vision for 13 miles of sustainable, community-informed trails. Building on TPL's successful effort to triple the park's size through land protection, the plan will enhance outdoor recreation while conserving the park's natural resources for future generations.

Photo: John Rae

NJ Flows Forward

Camden County unveiled a sweeping plan to restore water quality across multiple New Jersey watersheds—combining investments in stormwater management, habitat restoration, and recreational improvements to create one of the nation's healthiest urban water systems. TPL is helping advance this long-term vision to protect cleaner waterways, expand outdoor access, and strengthen communities across the region.

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