Search results for “Appalachian National Scenic Trail”
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Park Fort Matanzas National Monument Built by the Spanish in 1742 to protect an inlet of the Matanzas River, this masonry fort near St. Augustine, Florida, was built on the site of a 16th century massacre. Twelve British ships were forced to retreat in a brief skirmish in 1742 as the fort was nearing completion. Today, the site preserves part of an intact barrier island ecosystem, including beaches and a nature trail.
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Park Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Once touted as a scenic wonder of the world, the Delaware Water Gap is a mile-long stretch of the Middle Delaware River that slices through two mountains. The park includes the river and 67,000 pristine forested acres where visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and water sports in one of the cleanest rivers in the country.
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Park Cowpens National Battlefield The 1781 Battle of Cowpens was a pivotal victory for the Patriots and a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Today, the soldiers’ stories, the history of the battle and a glimpse into 18th century backcountry life are preserved and interpreted at Cowpens National Battlefield. Visitors can explore the battlefield, hike a portion of the Overmountain Victory Trail and enjoy the park’s natural setting.
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Park Congaree National Park Wild and primeval, Congaree National Park is home to the largest old-growth floodplain forest in North America, with large, majestic bald cypress, water tupelo, cedar and loblolly pine trees. The Congaree and Wateree Rivers can flood ten times per year, replenishing soil nutrients that sustain the forest habitat. The park offers hiking and canoe trails, primitive camping, and excellent opportunities to see barred owls and other wildlife.
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Park Channel Islands National Park Sometimes referred to as the “Galapagos of North America,” these five islands serve as critical habitat for a variety of vulnerable and recovering animals, including the island night lizard, the threatened Scripps's murrelet, the snowy plover and the park’s distinctive island fox, found nowhere else in the world. The nutrient-rich waters and kelp forests surrounding the park nurture a surprising diversity of marine life as well, including dolphins, whales and exotic-looking starfish. Only accessible by boat or plane, visitors can explore the islands' isolated trails, rocky beaches and pristine coves in relative solitude.
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Magazine Article Picture This Design students reimagine the park experience for the 21st century.
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Press Release National Parks Group Applauds Reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today applauds the leadership of U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (MD-3) for introducing a bill that will reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
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Blog Post Exactly Where We’re Meant to Be How a weeklong celebration of people who look like me can create a greater sense of belonging for the Latinx community in the outdoors.
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Press Release New Report Highlights Economic Value and Quality of Life Benefits of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area NPCA releases report that highlights Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's major contributions to local communities.
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Policy Update Position on the Stream Protection Rule NPCA, along with the Southern Environmental Law Center, submitted written comments to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing on February 3.
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Blog Post Beautiful Nature, an Hour from Chicago We often talk about “connecting with nature” and how important it is for urban residents to have access to green space. It improves our physical health, reduces our stress, and even improves our mood to have a world-class park near home.
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Blog Post Parks in the Arctic Alaska is home to nearly two-thirds of the land in the entire National Park System — some 54 million acres in all. But only four U.S. national park sites lie entirely north of the Arctic Circle.
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Press Release Mount Rainier to welcome new pilot reservation system for 2024 “A tip of a flat hat to the park rangers for responding to the calls of those who love Mount Rainier and want to protect it while enjoying it.” - Rob Smith, NPCA's Northwest Regional Director
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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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Blog Post Celebrating Places and Stories Within Nature: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park The first video in a new series showcases park advocate Josie Gutierrez and how exercising in San Antonio Missions transformed her appreciation for this natural and historical space. Her passion for the national park is now spreading across generations within her community.
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Blog Post Following the Spirit of Tie Sing A group of seven men trekked for miles through smoky skies and sweltering heat to reach the top of a mountain honoring a man who influenced the history of our national parks — but who few people have ever heard of. Here’s why these committed park lovers want to make sure Tie Sing’s legacy is remembered.
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Blog Post National Parks Deserve to Be Protected from Oil and Gas Development Theodore Roosevelt was our greatest conservation president. President Roosevelt’s boundless vision and determination resulted in a system of national parks that is the envy of the world, and has been called “America’s Best Idea.” Ironically, his namesake national park, which includes his North Dakota homestead, is currently facing a threat that could permanently degrade a patch of land that was supposed to be protected in perpetuity.
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Press Release Parks Group Disappointed by Administration's Decision Not to Protect Lands within Big Cypress National Preserve Statement by NPCA Director of Legislative and Government Affairs Kristen Brengel
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Blog Post Fighting to Keep Alaska’s Rivers Wild Court’s decision in case over the use of hovercraft could have huge consequences for Alaska’s parks
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Blog Post Why Don’t States Run National Parks? Do we need a National Park Service? Why don't states control national park lands and resources? Here are 5 critical reasons.
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Policy Update Testimony: Identifying Innovative Infrastructure Ideas Written testimony by Denis Galvin, NPCA board member, for the House Committee on Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing on March 16, 2017.
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Magazine Article Saving the Smokies’ Bears A bear-rescue group in Tennessee gives nature a little help.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 443, H.R. 2987, H.R. 3058 & H.R. 3961 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for January 17, 2018.
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Magazine Article Sultan of Sweat Babe Ruth soaked and trained in what is now Hot Springs National Park. He also set a jaw-dropping baseball record.
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Magazine Article Call of the Wild Eighty years ago, a biologist named George Melendez Wright reminded us that wolves, bison, and grizzlies came before people. And because of him, they still do.
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Blog Post Perseid Meteor Shower: Things Are Looking Up Get yourself under a dark sky tonight for a chance to see a remarkable “outburst.”
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Press Release Bipartisan Bill Offers Funding Opportunity for National Park Repairs The Restore Our Parks Act includes significant investment in national parks’ $11.6 billion maintenance backlog
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Magazine Article The Alaska Experiment Three decades after President Carter added 47 million acres of Alaska to the National Park System, managing those lands remains a complex and highly political effort.
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Press Release Minnesotan to Receive National Award for Unwavering Commitment to Protect Midwest National Parks NPCA honors Peter L. Gove with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for his commitment to protecting national parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Press Release Coalition of Public Health, Environmental and Conservation Groups Speak Up to Protect National Park Waterways Dismantling the Stream Protection Rule threatens clean water protections and puts communities at risk
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Magazine Article Reflections on a Man in his Wilderness Remembering Richard Proenneke.
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Blog Post Plan a Desert Getaway to Arches National Park The cooler months are an ideal time to explore the wonders of the desert, when visitors can see the beauty of the canyons and cacti without the intense sunshine and triple-digit temperatures.
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Press Release Biden administration to Cadiz: Pipeline cannot be used for controversial water mining project Decision sets up "intensive” federal environmental review of the controversial proposal
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Press Release Everglades Coalition Focuses on Sending Water South to Everglades National Park at 30th Anniversary Conference 30th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference Kicks Off in Key Largo, FL.
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Press Release Bowing to Political Pressure, Acadia Allows for Some E-Bike Use on Historic Carriage Roads "Without properly evaluating impacts, and without adequate time for the public process to help inform this decision, the park is opening itself to unnecessary visitor conflicts," NPCA's Lauren Cosgrove.
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