Search results for “Curecanti National Recreation Area”
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Park Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area This recreation area straddles the northern Wyoming and southern Montana borders, preserving approximately 68,000 acres between the Pryor and Bighorn mountain ranges. The park was established in 1966 following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation to preserve the area's diverse landscape, including the spectacular Bighorn Canyon and Bighorn Lake.
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Report Making Connections: Linking Outdoor Recreation, Open Space & History Across the country, nature-based outdoor recreation is exploding in popularity. With a rapidly growing population, expanding suburban footprint, and growing demand for natural areas for recreation, the localities around Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park face both an urgent challenge and an enormous opportunity to leverage existing investments in protected lands in ways that will make this area a fantastic place to live–and to visit–for generations to come.
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Park Bluestone National Scenic River This scenic river is named after the rugged blue limestone that lines its bed at its origin in Virginia. The park begins approximately 5 miles south of the New River Gorge National River and is managed by the same park staff. The Bluestone offers hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and camping, and bobcats, otters, bears and a variety of birds thrive in the wild area. Visitors can explore a 10.5-mile trail between the adjacent Bluestone and Pipestem Resort State Parks to enjoy portions of the river. Visitors can also see more of the river by riding an aerial tramway in Pipestem State Park.
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Blog Post How National Parks and Monuments Are Designated Ever wondered how sites get added to the National Park System? NPCA explains the two processes used to preserve America’s lands and stories.
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Press Release National Parks Group Honors Channel Islands National Park Leaders with Stephen T. Mather Award Stephen T. Mather award presented to Channel Islands National Park Superintendent Russell Galipeau and Chief of Natural Resources Management Kate Faulkner.
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Press Release Travelodge Marks National Park Week by Awarding $25,000 Challenge Grant to the National Parks Conservation Association Reaffirms dedciation to our national parks with renewed three-year commitment.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Salutes Members of Congress with National Parks Award NPCA honors members of Congress with the Friend of the National Parks Award.
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Press Release National Geographic and Partners Unveil “Scenic, Wild Delaware River” — America’s Newest Travel Destination Geotourism initiative seeks to boost national and international tourism to middle and upper Delaware River region
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Press Release Great American Outdoors Act Draws Widespread Support from Diverse Groups Across the Nation Hundreds of National, State and Local Organizations Write Congressional Leaders in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act
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Press Release A Monumental National Public Lands Day Project at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve National Public Lands Day volunteers help trail maintenance at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Host West Coast Launch of #FindYourVoice in Los Angeles National Initiative Encourages People to Speak Up for America's Favorite Places
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Blog Post How Is the Partial Government Shutdown Affecting National Parks? 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.
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Press Release Victory! New Marine Reserve at Biscayne National Park to Protect Coral Reefs and Replenish Fish Populations National Park Service announces creation of a marine reserve in Biscayne National Park.
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Blog Post 6 National Parks That Will Benefit from New Fossil Protections In early September, the Interior Department implemented a long-awaited rule that will protect fossils from theft and loss on hundreds of public lands, including national park sites. Here are just a few of the places that are better off as a result.
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Blog Post FAQ: Should the National Park Service Allow E-Bikes on Park Trails? Electric-assist bicycles have been growing in popularity for years. Here’s why these vehicles could pose problems for some national parks.
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Blog Post The Rise of the National Park Mascots From Major Muskrat to Sunny Saguaro, human-sized mascots help national parks attract new visitors and convey important messages about wildlife and safety.
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Press Release Pilot Program at Grand Teton National Park Informs Future of Composting in Teton County As part of the Zero-Landfill Initiative to reduce the amount of visitor-generated waste that national parks send to the landfills, Grand Teton National Park and Teton County are making great inroads with new composting waste removal efforts.
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Press Release Victory! Parks Group Wins Court Ruling on Marine Reserve Zone, Bringing Greater Protections for Biscayne National Park "Thanks to this ruling, national park advocates have a chance to restore this beautiful marine national park to its former glory.” -- NPCA Sun Coast Regional Director Dr. Melissa Abdo
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Press Release National Parks Group Challenges Western Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales Oil, gas development could endanger six national park units in Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
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Magazine Article Angling for Cash Glen Canyon National Recreation Area tries a novel approach to control brown trout.
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Blog Post Could Space Exploration Harm National Parks? Two proposed new spaceports would be sited alarmingly close to national seashores in Florida and Georgia and, if approved, could cause serious harm to protected lands.
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Blog Post 4 Myths about Creating a New National Monument in Maine’s North Woods A generous land donation would pave the way for the creation of the new Maine Woods National Monument. Don't believe these 4 myths about the proposed park.
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Press Release National Parks Group to Honor Champions on Capitol Hill National Parks Conservation Association Recognizes Bipartisan Senators and Representatives with Heritage Award
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Press Release Congress Passes Water Resources Bill to Benefit National Park Waterways and Restoration Projects Across the Country Bill will advance projects that improve the health of waterways in and around America’s national parks.
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Magazine Article A Greenway for the People How a 28-mile loop around Jamaica Bay is changing the face of Gateway National Recreation Area.
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Press Release New Report Shows America's National Parks Are in Jeopardy National Parks Conservation Association Says Obama Administration Must Address Threats Facing National Parks and Develop Comprehensive Long Term Plan for Parks
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Policy Update Testimony: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Modernization Act Written testimony by John Garder regarding the discussion draft of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Modernization Act for House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing on October 28, 2015.
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Blog Post Protect Them All: 10 Advocacy Badges You Can Earn This National Park Week Camp NPCA is officially in session! As NPCA celebrates National Park Week, we’re evoking all the nostalgia and fun of summer camp with a national park protection twist.
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Blog Post Teen Ambassadors Paddle Voyageurs National Park and Advise the Park Service Staff from the National Park Service and two of its partner organizations just wrapped up the first year of an innovative new program aimed at getting youth interested in the national parks.
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Press Release President Obama Designates Three National Monuments in the California Desert Protecting spectacular and unique desert lands, President Obama designated three new national monuments today: Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and our country's 410th national park site, Castle Mountains National Monument.
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Press Release Great Lakes National Parks Lead in Restoration, Benefits Largest Fresh Water System on the Planet New NPCA report highlights successful restoration efforts in and around 10 national parks and the need for increased federal funding.
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Blog Post 10 Great Lakes National Parks to Know and Love The Great Lakes make up the largest freshwater system in the world. Can you name the national parks found near and along their shores? They preserve natural phenomena and cultural history distinctive to this portion of North America.
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Blog Post 10 (Truly) Hidden National Park Gems 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.
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Park Colorado National Monument Colorful canyons, cliffs, and other rock formations tower 2,000 feet over the Colorado River on this part of the spectacular Colorado Plateau. Drive or bike the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive for scenic views from the top of the canyons or hike among the 40 miles of trails to get a closer look at some of the park's sculpted rocks, wildlife, and desert plants.
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Park Boston African American National Historic Site In the early 1800s, the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston was home to one of the largest communities of free African Americans in the country. Unlike other U.S. states, Massachusetts effectively outlawed slavery in its constitution in 1783, decades before the 13th Amendment abolished slavery nationwide. Boston became a thriving center for the abolitionist movement and a critical link in the Underground Railroad. The historic site interprets 15 different structures in this storied neighborhood, including two important buildings, the Abiel Smith School and the African Meeting House, which combine to make up the Museum of African American History. Other historic buildings include a school, the homes of several prominent Boston African Americans and a memorial honoring the first regiment of African American troops to serve in the Civil War.
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Park Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Sacagawea, the Indian guide, joined the Lewis and Clark expedition from her home in the Knife River Indian Villages. This historic site celebrates the culture and tradition of the Northern Plains Indians.
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Fact Sheet Friends of the National Parks: 113th Congress The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is pleased to award the ‘Friend of the National Parks’ Award to 52 Senators and 176 Representatives for their support of legislation that upheld the standards and integrity of the National Park System in the 113th Congress (2013-2014).
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Small Ship Cruise Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands. Step aboard in Los Angeles and sail to three of the five wildlife-rich islands that make up Channel Islands National Park, plus Catalina Island. Dayboats can take you to a single island to hike or camp, but a true in-depth exploration of the Channel Islands on our nimble ship (with comfortable cabins) is a unique offering and the only way to take in the full natural splendor of this extraordinary national park.
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Letter Supporting Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monuments: Supporting Comments Supporting comments for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monuments
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NPCA at Work Restore Fresh Water to Florida Bay in Everglades National Park Florida Bay is an estuary protected in large part by Everglades National Park. It has been plagued by problems from development upstream and starved for clean water. Now, years of work to save the bay could fall short if we don’t act to demand a better water management plan.
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Report The Way In: Sustaining Public Enjoyment in our Northwest National Parks As damaging as they w ere, the storms of 2006 and 2007 revealed how much Washingtonians care for their national parks. At Rainier alone, roughly 2,000 people turned out to repair trails and rebuild facilities.
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Letter Reacting to Proposed Ozone Standards The undersigned groups submit these comments to the EPA Administrator and staff regarding the proposed revisions to the 2008 national ambient air quality standard for ozone. We represent conservation and recreation organizations from across the United States with a collective membership of over 1 million nationally.
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Land Based Trip Acadia to Katahdin: Exploring Maine’s Waterways, Woodlands and Wabanaki Cultural Heritage Welcome to picturesque Maine, home to a rocky coastline, stunning mountain views, lush forests, flowing waterways, and a fascinating natural and cultural history. Here, the charming town of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island serves as a gateway to the beauty and adventure of Acadia National Park and Frenchman Bay. To the north, the remote wilderness of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the adjacent Baxter State Park encompass some of the most rugged terrain in the Northeast. Journey alongside NPCA experts and key partners on land and on water to experience these unique places firsthand and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization is fighting to protect them.
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NPCA at Work Protect America's Marine Monuments Healthy oceans are critical for maintaining healthy national parks.
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Small Ship Cruise Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness Cruise Embark on an awe-inspiring 8-day expedition into the remarkable wonders of Southeast Alaska. Aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Quest, sail through fast-moving channels where whales return to feed year after year and bears, sea lions and eagles can be spotted in their natural habitat. Spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park and gain exclusive access to NPCA staff experts who will provide an inside look at NPCA’s on-going work in Alaska.
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NPCA at Work Commercial Spaceports Could Threaten Canaveral and Cumberland Island The commercial space industry is an exciting and growing field. But the race for space should not put our national seashores at risk.
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Mary Martin Mary Martin served as deputy superintendent of Mojave National Preserve from 1994-1995 and Superintendent from 1995 to 2005.
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NPCA at Work Help Prevent Revolutionary War Sites from Crumbling into History America’s most treasured places face significant challenges, including insufficient funding to repair and maintain important pieces of our country’s past. We need Congress to increase funding for our national parks so that Revolutionary War sites and other parts of our shared history can be preserved for generations to come.
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NPCA at Work Stop Alaska’s War on Wolves and Bears The Department of the Interior has proposed allowing unethical hunting practices on lands managed by the National Park Service.
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Clark Bunting Former President and CEO W. Clark Bunting joined the National Parks Conservation Association in November 2013, following a distinguished career as a businessman and innovator within the media industry.
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Staff Vanessa Trujillo, Ph.D. As the Senior Conservation Program Manager, Vanessa oversees the Sun Coast office's conservation programs, supporting regional and national efforts while emphasizing advocacy and partner engagement.
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Barry Cox Barry Cox is a copywriter and NPCA member based in the Washington, D.C., area.
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Staff Ron Sundergill Ron joined NPCA in 2005. He is the Senior Regional Director for the Pacific office, overseeing the work of the regional office and its four field offices.
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