Join National Parks Conservation Association for Salute to the Parks 2026!
This annual event is one of the country’s largest and most influential gatherings of the national park community.
Join us as we honor the people, places, and stories safeguarded by our national parks and renew our shared promise to protect them not and for generations to come. This year’s event takes on additional meaning as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
We look forward to commemorating this special occasion with you.
For more information: Rachel Holmes, Director of Special Events & Design rholmes@npca.org or 202-853-4472
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- Location:
- National Portrait Gallery Washington, DC
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Blog Post
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The erasing of people, science and history at our national parks is in full swing, and NPCA is investigating and will hold the administration accountable. Here’s what you should know…
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Blog Post
The U.S. National Park That Bid for the Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo officially begin Friday, Feb. 6. It’s hard to imagine such a massive event ever taking place in a national park,…
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Blog Post
Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea
Pulling water from the Mojave Desert would damage prized national parkland and deepen water insecurity for communities. Here are frequently asked questions about the latest attempt by Cadiz Inc. to…
