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• Park Casa Grande Ruins National Monument The Casa Grande National Monument in Arizona features the "Great House" of the Gila Valley's ancient Hohokam people — one of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America. The structure’s purpose remains mysterious despite extensive archaeological excavation. Walk around the Casa Grande structure and wander the desert landscape that surrounds the site to expose yourself to the mystery of America’s ancient human history.
• Park Cedar Breaks National Monument Millions of years of erosion created this spectacular amphitheater, which measures three miles across and half a mile deep. The park features colorful arches, spires, pinnacles and hoodoos, and Native Americans called this area the "Circle of Painted Cliffs." The rim of the canyon features subalpine forestland of ponderosa pine and quaking aspen, as well as meadows that burst with wildflowers each summer.
• Park Capulin Volcano National Monument The Capulin Volcano last erupted more than 60,000 years ago. From a vent in the earth, pressurized magma exploded into the air, raining lava rock, fire and ash onto the local population of mammoth, bison and short-faced bears. The cinder cone that remains now rises 1,000 feet above the valley floor. The park's visitor center holds exhibits about the volcano and the geologic and human history of the region. Capulin is one of several volcanic peaks in the area, and the only one that still has a visible crater. The rich soil supports a thriving ecosystem of plants and animals, including wild turkey, mule deer and black bear.
• Park Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail traces the route of the 1965 Voting Rights March, where civil rights protestors were attacked by police, raising support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
• Park Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park commemorates the rich heritage of the Shenandoah Valley and the Cedar Creek Civil War battlefield where two future presidents — Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley — served.
• Report Center for State of the Parks: San Juan Island National Historical Park Recognizing San Juan Island National Historical Park’s significance to our shared national heritage, NPCA’s Center for State of the Parks endeavored to determine the conditions of resources protected within the park.
• Report Center for State of the Parks: Lake Clark National Park and Preserve In recognition of the significant Bristol Bay fisheries habitat, rich history, and cultural resources protected within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, the National Parks Conservation Association’s Center for State of the Parks conducted an assessment to determine current conditions of the park’s resources.
• Blog Post How Is the Partial Government Shutdown Affecting National Parks? Jan 2019 | By Emily Douce, John Garder The longest government shutdown in U.S. history furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal employees, including National Park Service personnel, and left many of America’s public lands ungated and largely unsupervised.
• Press Release Great American Outdoors Act Draws Widespread Support from Diverse Groups Across the Nation May 2020 Hundreds of National, State and Local Organizations Write Congressional Leaders in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Press Release National Park Champions Honored on Capitol Hill Apr 2015 NPCA's National Park Heritage Award recognizes bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives.
• Press Release Senate Committee Passes Transportation Bill to Increase Funding for National Park Roadways May 2021 “This bipartisan legislation comes at a critical time for our National Park System, as roads, bridges, tunnels and transportation systems are reaching a breaking point at many park sites across the country." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Director of Operations and Park Funding
• Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Honors Park Champions at Annual Salute to the Parks Gala Mar 2015 NPCA presents key awards to longtime national park champions.
• Policy Update Background: The Economics of National Parks Oct 2015 Not only are America’s national parks some of the most awe-inspiring places in the world, they are also huge economic generators for the local communities that surround them.
• Press Release Parks Group Honors Entrepreneur Norman C. Selby for Commitment to America’s National Parks Oct 2017 Gala honors Mr. Selby for his commitment and ongoing support for national parks.
• Blog Post What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for National Parks and Park Visitors? Jan 2018 | By John Garder A partial closure of national park sites puts people and places at risk.
• Press Release House Bill Provides Robust Investment in National Park Roads, Bridges and Transportation Systems Jun 2020 Roadways and transportation systems are integral to the national park experience, providing safe access to hundreds of millions of visitors from around the world each year.
• Press Release Hurricane Sandy Devastates Communities and National Parks Oct 2012 Statement by Tom Kiernan, President for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release 75 National Parks Featured in New Keepsake, See America Book Mar 2016 National Parks Conservation Association and the Creative Action Network announce a new keepsake book
• Press Release Drawing the Line: National Park Service Releases Bold New Proposal to Protect Alaska's Bears and Wolves Sep 2014 Proposed regulation changes would protect bears and wolves in Alaska's national preserves
• Press Release President’s Budget Proposal Damaging to National Parks as They Continue to Recover from Government Shutdown Mar 2019 If enacted, the President's budget would jeopardize the protection, maintenance and operation of our more than 400 national parks across the country.
• Press Release Hundreds of People Voice Support for New National Park Commemorating Women's Equality Apr 2016 Today’s public meeting part of ongoing process to establish new national park site
• Blog Post Putting National Parks into the Debate Oct 2012 | By Kristen Brengel National parks matter to an overwhelming majority of Americans. They should matter to our political candidates, too.
• Press Release National Parks Group Challenges President on His Environmental Record Jul 2019 Trump Administration has Taken Nearly 100 Actions Impacting National Parks, Dismantling Environmental Protections
• Press Release Yellowstone® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Launches Program Supporting America’s National Parks May 2018 Brand partnership with National Parks Conservation Association to help preserve and protect our parks.
• Press Release President’s Budget Threat to National Parks May 2017 If enacted, would be biggest cut to National Park Service since World War II.
• Press Release Government Shutdown Closes National Parks Nationwide Oct 2013 Hurts Local Economies, Planned Family Vacations & America's National Heritage
• Press Release Parks Project Recognized with First-Ever National Park Defender Award Apr 2021 NPCA celebrates Parks Project for their considerable contributions to and in support of our national park conservation work.
• Press Release National Parks Group Says Funding Bill Begins to Set a Trajectory for Restored Funding by 2016 Centennial Jan 2014 Next steps key to national parks recovering from years of damaging cuts
• Press Release Drawing the Line: Final National Park Service Proposal Aims to Protect Alaska's Bears and Wolves Oct 2015 Statement by Joan Frankevich, Alaska Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association.
• Blog Post Meet 9 Endangered National Park Animals May 2014 | By Jennifer Errick In honor of the 9th annual Endangered Species Day, meet 9 endangered animals that make their homes in national parks.
• Press Release Parks Groups Demand EPA Enforce the Law and Protect National Parks from Air Pollution Apr 2022 "The future of our country’s national parks from Acadia to Yosemite are dependent on EPA action now.” - Stephanie Kodish, NPCA's Clean Air and Climate Senior Director and Counsel
• Press Release Congresswoman Terri Sewell Introduces H.R. 4817 to Designate Birmingham’s Historic Civil Rights District as a National Park Mar 2016 The City of Birmingham played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and this national designation will forever cement its place in American history
• Press Release New National Park Service Report on Climate Change Jul 2014 Statement by Mark Wenzler, Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release Obama Administration Proposes Improvements to National Parks’ Air Rules Apr 2016 Changes to Regional Haze Rule Critical to Reducing Air Pollution in National Parks, Wilderness Areas
• Press Release Colorado Could Lead Nation in Fighting Air Pollution, But Isn’t Nov 2021 National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, and Earthjustice call for improvements on Colorado’s regional haze plan to better protect air quality and public health.
• Press Release President’s Budget Calls for Historic and Necessary Funding Increases to National Parks, Air and Water May 2021 "Today's historic budget plan from the Biden administration comes as a welcome and much needed change for our national parks, their staff and all who love and care for these treasured places." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release More than 105,000 Americans tell Congress to stop cutting critical funding for our national parks Aug 2011 NPCA's National Park Protection Project surpasses goal of 100,000 petition signers
• Report Made in America: Investing in National Parks for Our Heritage and Our Economy Yellowstone, Gettysburg, the Statue of Liberty and the Flight 93 Memorial are among the many national parks that we, as Americans, own together. Keeping this magnificent collection of places well-managed and open to everyone costs less than 1/13th of one percent of the federal budget—quite a bargain for a park system that inspires visitors from around the world and produces nearly 270,000 private sector jobs across the country.
• Infographic Open & Shut? National Park Funding 2014 Infographic: National park funding
• Report Center for State of the Parks: Cumberland Island National Seashore According to an assessment by NPCA's Center for State of the Parks, current overall conditions of Cumberland Island's known cultural resources rated a "poor" score of 55 out of 100.
• Emily Mount Emily Mount worked as a national park ranger at 10 national parks across the West. Today she is a naturalist and photography instructor for Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic and a freelance environmental writer and photographer.
• Jacob Ross Next Generation Advisory Council Jacob Ross found a love for the National Park Service as an agency of the Federal Government while working as an intern in a congressional office on Capitol Hill.
• Mikah Meyer Founder of Travel Beyond Convention Mikah is the founder of Travel Beyond Convention and the author of Life’s More Fun When You Talk to Strangers. In 2016, he hopes to become the youngest person to visit all 400+ national park sites, and the first person to do so in one contiguous trip.
• Kesha Q. Richardson Former Program Coordinator Kesha joined NPCA's Midwest Regional Office in early 2015 as the Program Coordinator to work with the region's partners and volunteers.
• Shannon Brundle Former Senior Administrative and Outreach Coordinator Shannon was the Senior Administrative and Outreach Coordinator for the Northwest region and helped her Alaska regional colleagues.

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