National Park Foundation and Union Pacific Deepen Partnership to Connect an Entire Generation of Students to National Parks Thanks To Union Pacific's Ongoing Support, The Foundation Is Helping To Inspire A Lifelong Love Of The Outdoors, Recreation, And Exploration News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Union Pacific Railroad today announced a continuation and expansion of their partnership to help connect students to national parks. This commitment advances NPF's goal to double the reach of its Open OutDoors for Kids (OOK) program over the next four years. At Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in Minnesota, the National Park Foundation and Union Pacific Railroad support Mississippi Park Connection’s outdoor youth education programs through Open OutDoors for Kids. Credit: Mississippi Park Connection