8-year-old Virginia nature champ could win $20K to visit every national park in America

8-year-old Virginia nature champ could win $20K to visit every national park in America

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. An 8-year-old Newport News boy is seeking support in a national competition aimed at protecting wildlife.Smith Simpson is competing in the 2025 Ranger Rick Nature Contest, organized by the National Wildlife Federation, which celebrates young environmentalists. The winner of the competition will receive $20,000.Smith's passion for nature began with hiking and exploring the outdoors.His mother, Lina Simpson, shares, "He's constan…