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• Park Rosie The Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park This national historical park honors the estimated 18 million women who joined defense and support industries during World War II. It also features the SS Red Oak Victory Ship—the last of the 747 ships launched at Richmond, California, during World War II. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial began as a public art project in the 1990s and is sculpted to resemble the form of a liberty ship. The structure showcases photos and quotes from real-life “Rosies,” and a walkway features an inscribed timeline commemorating events from the American home front during the war.
• Report Center for State of the Parks: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Center for State of the Parks assessment of Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site indicates that the park’s cultural resources are in fair condition, with an overall score of 73 out of 100.
• See a Map First State National Historical Park Feb 2019 The seven sites that make up the national historical park are spread across Delaware's three counties.
• Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains national park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife.
• Park North Cascades National Park North Cascades National Park Service Complex encompasses 684,000 acres of wilderness, trails and rivers, as well as Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. In this vast terrain are jagged mountains, hundreds of glaciers and old-growth forests that have never been cut, with large, magnificent trees and tiered canopies of fir, hemlock and cedar. The snowy winters at this park produce stunning waterfalls in the spring — a phenomenon that is so beloved, the Cascade Range is named for them.
• Blog Post 10 (Truly) Hidden National Park Gems Jul 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard Many of the national parks’ wonders are out in plain sight, but some are nearly impossible to see. Here are 10 of those frustratingly out-of-reach attractions as well as easier-to-get-to alternatives.
• Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Encourages People to Speak Up for America's Favorite Places with National Find Your Voice Initiative Apr 2015 #FindYourVoice Kicks Off During National Park Week with East and West Coast Events
• Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Honors Park Champions at Annual Salute to the Parks Gala Apr 2014 Country-Rock Songstress Doreen Taylor to debut new song in support of NPCA; bring awareness to parks
• Press Release National Conservation Coalition Commends Legislation that Would Prevent $180 Million Loss to National Parks Jul 2014 Reauthorization of FLREA allows national parks to continue to retain fees they collect to enhance recreation benefits for visitors
• Park Glacier National Park Glacier National Park preserves more than a million acres of forests, alpine meadows and lakes with habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal life.
• Blog Post Trivia Challenge: The Longest Trail in the National Park System Jan 2016 | By Jennifer Errick Q: The National Park System has 18,000 miles of trails through some of the most magnificent parts of the country, from remote wilderness paths to interpretive walking tours along city streets. It also offers some of the most challenging hikes in the country. Can you name the longest trail in the National Park System?
• Blog Post The Top Six Ways to Discover New Places in the National Park System Jul 2012 Enjoy history, culture, natural beauty, and scientific exploration at our national parks this vacation season. National parks not only protect some of America’s most iconic treasures, but they also tell diverse stories and teach valuable lessons about our shared heritage.
• Blog Post Park Service Releases Most-Visited National Park Data for 2012 Apr 2013 | By Jennifer Errick Today, the National Park Service released its annual numbers on the most-visited sites throughout the park system in 2012. Though there aren't many surprises in this year's lists, it's always interesting to see some of the most popular parks in the country and how these numbers compare to previous years.
• Press Release New Park Service Report Shows Government Shutdown's Harmful Impacts to National Parks and Local Communities Nationwide Mar 2014 Statement by Craig Obey, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release National Parks Group Continues to Defend Park Service’s Authority to Manage Its Waterways Mar 2016 Supports National Park Service's Efforts to Enforce Safety and Other Park Regulations on Waters Within Parks
• Press Release National Parks Group Honors Three Parks Champions at Annual Celebration Apr 2017 Hosts of television show “Rock the Park,” longtime conservationist to receive awards
• Press Release Restore a Nation Report Highlights Positive Economic Impact of National Parks Mar 2010 Recommends funding restoration projects to create American jobs and address climate change
• Press Release National Parks at a Crossroads: 9 #ParksInPeril Nov 2015 National Parks Conservation Association Initiative Calls for Strong Actions by the Obama Administration to Protect Crown Jewels
• Press Release New Bill in Congress Would Create First National Park Site Dedicated to LGBT History Dec 2015 Legislation Would Preserve Historic Site and Stories of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion
• Press Release Victory! New Marine Reserve at Biscayne National Park to Protect Coral Reefs and Replenish Fish Populations Jun 2015 National Park Service announces creation of a marine reserve in Biscayne National Park.
• Press Release Park Advocates Celebrate New National Park Commemorating Women's Equality Apr 2016 Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument will tell the story of the women’s suffrage movement and the fight for equal rights
• Press Release Wildlife-Rich Lands Protected with Transfer of Antelope Flats to Grand Teton National Park Dec 2016 Department of Interior purchased 640 acres of Wyoming State Educational Trust lands known as the Antelope Flats parcel. The wildlife-rich lands were transferred to the National Park Service and are an important addition to Grand Teton National Park.
• Blog Post Congress Passes Major Bipartisan National Parks and Public Lands Package Feb 2019 | By Kristen Brengel Today’s sweeping victory represents significant expansions and enhancements to America’s national parks and public lands.
• Press Release New Law Elevates Pinnacles National Monument to Become 9th National Park in California Jan 2013 Statement by Neal Desai, Pacific Region Associate Director, National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release Pullman National Park Supporters Take Their Case to Capitol Hill May 2014 Community leaders and NPCA speak to Congress members about designating the South Side Pullman neighborhood as Chicago's first national park
• Blog Post 11 of America’s Best National Park Beaches Jul 2018 Need some sun and surf in your travel plans? NPCA staff highlight top beach vacation spots at national parks around the country.
• Press Release Parks Group Calls on National Park Service to Reject Testing for Oil Beneath Big Cypress Jan 2016 Proposal Would Open Door to Drilling in Critical Endangered Species Habitat
• Press Release National Parks Group Applauds Ninth Circuit Court Rulings for Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve Oct 2014 Both Wilde and Sturgeon had called into question Park Service authority to enforce safety and other park rules on navigable waters claimed by the State of Alaska
• Blog Post The Rise of the National Park Mascots Feb 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard From Major Muskrat to Sunny Saguaro, human-sized mascots help national parks attract new visitors and convey important messages about wildlife and safety.
• Press Release National Park Visitation Generated $32 Billion for National Economy in 2015 Apr 2016 Boost to Local Economies Underscores Need to Adequately Fund, Maintain Parks
• Blog Post National Park Service Needs Reliable Climate Science to Manage Its Parks Apr 2018 | By Mark Wenzler Altering a climate report sets an unacceptable precedent for national park decision-making.
• Blog Post Celebrate Dark Skies at These 27 National Parks May 2020 Lay out a blanket after the sun goes down and see a clearer view of the universe at these designated dark-sky parks.
• Blog Post How Mukuntuweap National Monument Became One of the Nation's Most Popular Parks Mar 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard A century ago this Sunday, Zion National Park lost its Paiute-inspired name, in part because the National Park Service felt it was hard to pronounce and deterred prospective visitors. Now this Southwest park is the country’s third most popular national park and is struggling to deal with increasing crowds.
• Press Release Minnesotan to Receive National Award for Unwavering Commitment to Protect Midwest National Parks Nov 2014 NPCA honors Peter L. Gove with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for his commitment to protecting national parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin
• Press Release NPCA Applauds Senate Passage of Key National Park Bills that Tell More of America's Stories Jul 2014 Senate package includes significant national park bills
• 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.
• Advocacy in Action Support Storm Recovery Funding for the National Park Service Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria devastated communities. They also caused unprecedented damage to national parks. Hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to repair these parks and protect the National Park Service budget, which is already underfunded and cannot absorb the huge cost of hurricane recovery.
• Park Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve Without roads, trails or formal campgrounds, Gates of the Arctic’s 7-million-acre wilderness covers vast terrain, including the jagged peaks of the Brooks Mountain Range, glacier-carved valleys, boreal forest, six Wild and Scenic Rivers, and arid stretches of polar desert — all north of the Arctic Circle.
• Victory Local Stakeholders Give Strong Protections to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Plan finds a unique balance between conservation, recreation, and energy development, and shows just how much Utahans love their national parks.
• Report Center for State of the Parks: Big Thicket National Preserve Current overall conditions of Big Thicket’s known natural resources rated a “fair” score of 69 out of 100. Overall conditions of the park’s known cultural resources rated 42 out of a possible 100, indicating “poor” conditions.
• See a Map Dark-Sky National Parks Apr 2018 These 27 national parks have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association for their dark night skies.
• MAP Drilling in National Parks? Aug 2018 See a map of the national parks at risk
• Letter Coral Reef Restoration Plan Biscayne National Park is home to the third largest coral reef system in the world. One of the largest marine parks in the national system and adjacent to a major metropolitan city, Biscayne National Park is a boaters paradise.
• Land Based Trip Hiking Utah's Parklands This active hiking journey will take you to five of Utah's National Parks including Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Zion with adventures each day into the heart of each park.
• Oil and Gas Report Spoiled Parks Oct 2019 The 12 National Parks Most Threatened by Oil and Gas Development
• Spreadsheet Impacts by Park Jan 2019 See NPCA's ongoing list of impacts to individual parks around the country as a result of the partial government shutdown.
• Report Memorandum Opinion for Decision to Block Loaded, Concealed Firearms Memorandum opinion regarding a final rule promulgated by DOI that allows persons to possess concealed, loaded, and operable firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges in accordance with the laws of the state in which the national park or wildlife refuge is located.
• Staff West Honeycutt Director of Planned Giving West works with supporters across the country to secure and protect the long-term future of America's National Parks through legacy giving.
• Staff Sarah Duensing Senior Communications Coordinator As the Senior Communication Coordinator at NPCA, Sarah Duensing works on a variety of projects, including work for the blog, advocacy actions and National Parks magazine.
• Land Based Trip Seasons of Yosemite You’ll feel the long reach of history and see the grandeur of Muir’s beloved Sierras on informative hikes and interesting explorations that open new perspectives into this breathtaking park.
• Report North Las Vegas Council Meeting Statement Statement of Lynn Davis Program Manager, Nevada Field Office National Parks Conservation Association before a meeting of the North Las Vegas City Council regarding Tule Springs.
• Scott Kirkwood Former editor-in-chief of National Parks magazine
• Land Based Trip Joshua Tree and Death Valley Explore the startling, sublime, surreal, and exquisite landscapes of Joshua Tree and Death Valley as you head deep into the heart of these two parks.
• Victory Casino Project Cancelled at Gettysburg Local developer ends his third attempt to build a racetrack and casino near this hallowed Civil War battlefield.
• Staff and Government Affairs Alan Spears Senior Director of Cultural Resources, Government Affairs Alan joined NPCA in 1999 and is currently the Senior Director of Cultural Resources in the Government Affairs department. He serves as NPCA's resident historian and cultural resources expert. Alan is the only staff person to ever be rescued from a tidal marsh by a Park Police helicopter.
• Advocacy in Action Room to Roam Yellowstone's bison are under threat from the moment they cross the park's boundary. Outdated management plans and misunderstandings have led to the routine roundup and slaughter of this wild icon of the American West.
• Land Based Trip Puebloan Mystery: Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly Venture into the Four Corners region of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah as we journey through the history and mystery of the Ancestral Puebloans.
• Victory DOI Protects Glacier's Wild Borderland from Energy Development Thanks to negotiations between energy companies and the federal government, a remote region known as the Badger-Two Medicine will remain off-limits to oil and gas development.
• Small Ship Cruise Colombia & Panama—Coral, Jungles, Canal Small ship adventure cruise exploring the coastlines of Colombia and Panama
• Staff and Media Personnel Angela Gonzales Senior Communications Manager Angela joined NPCA in October 2017 and is the Senior Manager of Communications. She currently manages outreach and communications for the Government Affairs team and Conservation Programs. Previously, Angela managed the communication efforts for the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas regions and assisted with NPCA’s social media outreach.

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