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Apple Launches Weeklong Apple Pay Donations for National Parks With $10 Per Purchase

The ninth year of Apple's partnership with the National Park Foundation coincides with the National Park Service's 109th anniversary, signaling a push to drive park engagement across its platforms.

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Overview

  • From Aug. 22–29, Apple will donate $10 per U.S. Apple Pay purchase on Apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at Apple Stores, capped at $1 million.
  • An Apple Watch activity challenge on Aug. 24 grants a special award after any 20‑minute workout recorded to Health, with animated stickers available for messaging.
  • Apple Fitness+ is releasing new Time to Run workouts inspired by national parks, featuring coaching, playlists, and photography tied to destinations such as Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite.
  • Apple Maps is expanding its National Parks guide with thousands of hikes, offering filters for length, elevation, and route plus turn‑by‑turn navigation.
  • Apple Podcasts is curating episodes of The Wild with Chris Morgan, while the App Store highlights the National Park Service's official app alongside recommended hiking and outdoor tools.