Aspira Announces the 2026 America’s State Parks Photo Contest Winners

Aspira Announces the 2026 America’s State Parks Photo Contest Winners

Aspira® in partnership with National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD®) is thrilled to unveil the winners of the landmark 10th annual America's State Parks Photo Contest. Over a competitive two-and-a-half-month submission window, the contest drew close to 10,000 entries spanning six distinct categories: The Park Experience, Wild Portraits, Shores & Waterways, Peaks & Plains, Action & Adventure, and Fan Favorite.

After careful deliberation, the judging panel selected this year's standout collection honoring seven exceptional images. The prestigious Grand Prize was awarded to photographer Dianne Slotten for her capture titled “Misty Hike to Dripping Springs” photographed at Catalina State Park in Arizona. Dianne receives the grand prize of $10,000, and each of the six category winners take home a $500 REI gift card courtesy of Aspira.

"Marking a full decade of partnership with the National Association of State Park Directors for this extraordinary photo contest is a tremendous milestone for Aspira," said Steven Man, CEO of Aspira. "Every year these submissions remind us why we are so passionate about connecting people to the outdoors. Huge congratulations to Dianne and all of our talented category winners for capturing the spirit of our nation's treasured public landscapes so vividly."

“It is always remarkable to witness how deeply people connect with the outdoors through the lens of a camera,” said Paul McCormack, President and CEO of the National Association of State Park Directors. “We send our warmest congratulations to Dianne Slotten and every photographer who shared their artistry with us. We are grateful for our partnership with Aspira whose dedication helps shine a light on the essential role state parks play in outdoor recreation and conservation.”

Visit ReserveAmerica.com to see the winning photos and hear the stories of the talented photographers behind them!

About Aspira

Aspira is the leading provider of systems and services that enable management of outdoor recreation resources. Our comprehensive suite of reservation and licensing technology and service solutions, including www.ReserveAmerica.com, are used by government and private entities across North America to enable consumers to research and reserve their next outdoor adventure, whether that be an overnight stay at a campground or a fishing or hunting permit or license. For more information, visit www.AspiraConnect.com.

About NASPD

America’s State Parks is an alliance of state park systems in all 50 states. The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) promotes and advocates for the state park systems across America in providing conservation and management of natural and cultural resources, quality outdoor recreation experiences, and connecting children and families to nature and the outdoors. With more than 9,817 units encompassing over 20 million acres of land, and visitation of nearly 900 million people annually, state parks are an integral part of protecting natural and cultural resources while providing guests with amazing access to the outdoors. Learn more at stateparks.org.

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