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United by Parks: On the Road with Mason Via
A Q&A with country singer Mason Via on his love for national parks, his hit “See It While You Can” and his new partnership with NPCA.
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Blog Post
Culture of Fear
Morale among National Park Service staff is at an all-time low. Nearly a year and a half into Trump’s second presidency, here’s why.
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Blog Post
Gearing Up for Park Road Trips With NPCA
What better time to visit national parks than the 250th anniversary year of the founding of the U.S.? Our United by Parks Road Trip and silent auction launch soon, offering…
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What to Expect When Visiting Parks in Summer 2026
Planning a park trip this season? Be prepared for traffic, crowds and unpredictability.
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Press Release
Expanded Hunting Directive in Some National Park Sites Defies Long-Term Protection
National Parks Conservation Association fears these changes could compromise both the long-term protection of wildlife and visitor safety.
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Blog Post Thanking Park Staff this Earth Month NPCA collected more than 750 messages of gratitude for park staff and shared them at park events across the country — and it’s not too late to leave your own note of thanks.
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Policy Update Testimony: Public Witness Day on FY27 Appropriations Written Testimony of John Garder, Senior Director of Budget and Appropriations, for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House of Representatives ahead of a expected floor vote the week of April 20, 2026.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 4290 & H.R. 7618 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for April 21, 2026.
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Press Release The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Receives NPCA’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award "We’re deeply grateful for their enduring commitment and proud to stand beside them and to honor them...Together, we remain resolute in defending our nation’s cultural and natural heritage for current and future generations.” - Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President & CEO
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Press Release Lawsuit Challenges Department of Interior’s Rubberstamping of Mining in California’s Mojave National Preserve "This is an extraordinary betrayal of our parks, and we are filing litigation to defend the Mojave for the generations that come after us."–Chance Wilcox, NPCA's California Desert Program Manager
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association, National Wildlife Federation and affiliates defend park wildlife, take ‘God Squad’ to court “From Padre to Gulf Islands national seashores and eight other national parks, the Committee’s reckless decision threatens some of America’s most at-risk wildlife” -- NPCA Wildlife Program Director Bart Melton
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6409 & H.R. 6398 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor votes the week of April 13, 2026.
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Policy Update Letter Regarding Cesar Chavez National Monument NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to the Senate in response to anticipated legislative activity.
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Press Release President’s Budget Proposal Slashes National Park Service Funding Amid Ongoing Attacks on National Parks “A cut this massive would be catastrophic. This proposal would only accelerate the damage, putting our national parks at even greater risk and further cut the park staffing that is needed to care for our national treasures." John Garder, NPCA's Sr. Budget & Appropriations Director
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Blog Post Why Chaco Culture’s Buffer Matters Years of work to defend this historic site and its views are at risk if the administration removes a 10-mile barrier between the park site and oil and gas drilling.
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Blog Post My Most Prized Possession What item do you value most? For this park advocate, it was his stamp-filled Passport to Your National Parks® — and then he lost it. Find out what happened next.
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Press Release Revoking Chaco Canyon Protections Would Risk A Thousand Years of History “This decision sends a dangerous message that no place, not even one that holds a thousand years of history, is too important to sacrifice for oil and gas drilling."—Maude Dinan, NPCA's New Mexico Program Manager
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Press Release Committee Chooses Gulf Coast Oil Drilling Over Wildlife Protection, Threatening Park Species "Visitors don’t flock to the Florida Keys to see dying fish, and they certainly don’t travel to Florida’s coastal parks to watch gas flares light up the night sky" -- NPCA Sun Coast Regional Director Melissa Abdo
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Press Release VICTORY: Court Ruling Halts Destructive Data Centers Adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park NPCA applauds today’s ruling, which affirms that the Prince William Board of Supervisors did not follow the law in their efforts to fast-track development of this ill-conceived, destructive project.
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Press Release New Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms “The rapid and unchecked pursuit of new technologies must not come at the expense of our national parks, which were set aside for the intrinsic values they hold for all Americans.” --- NPCA's Senior Program Manager Kyle Hart
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Press Release Coalition Files For Preliminary Injunction to Halt, Reverse Park Censorship The American people deserve nothing less than the full truth at our national parks, and we will not stop fighting until they get it.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 3286, H.R. 4290 & H.R. 6062 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for March 18, 2026.
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Press Release Visitation Report at Odds with Ongoing Threats to America’s National Park Service “The enduring popularity of America’s national parks is not surprising. What’s shocking is this administration’s relentless attacks on these places and their caretakers, which threatens their future" -- NPCA's Emily Douce
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Press Release Lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s massive public lands giveaway in Alaska NPCA is fighting the Interior Department's decision to open 2 million acres to industrialization and attempts to fast track the Ambler mining road
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Blog Post The Burrowing Architects of the Uplands April 10 is the annual Gopher Tortoise Day. Without this keystone species, entire ecosystems in Florida and other states would unravel. NPCA is working to save them, and here’s how you can help.
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Press Release Advocates Reject Proposal to Allow Bear Baiting on National Parklands in Alaska Proposed rule ignores National Park Service obligations to protect wildlife by allowing bear baiting in Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserves
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Magazine Article In the Sacred Grove The Newe people’s ancient connection to Bahsahwahbee is marked by ceremony, sustenance, tragedy and endurance. Will local Tribes succeed in their effort to preserve their hallowed lands?
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Magazine Article Hawaii Dreaming Capturing the splendor of Haleakalā National Park in photos and illustrations.
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