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Park Shiloh National Military Park Shiloh National Military Site is a stark reminder of the terrible cost of war. A total of 23,746 men were wounded, captured, or killed during the two-day Civil War battle of Shiloh in April 1862—more than were lost during the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and the Mexican-American war combined. At the time, it was the worst battle in U.S. history. Yet eight costlier battles were yet to come in the war. The park encompasses the 5,000-acre battlefield, as well as 21 acres surrounding a railroad junction in Corinth, Mississippi, the site of a later siege. A 12.9-mile driving tour highlights 20 key sites; visitors can also watch films about the conflicts and explore exhibits about the implements of war.
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Resource A List of the 27 National Monuments Under Review The Department of the Interior conducted an unprecedented federal review of 27 national monuments following an executive order on April 26, 2017, by President Donald Trump.
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Advocacy in Action Acadia Is No Place for Industrial Fish Farming UPDATE April 2022: A win for Acadia and National Park Advocates Everywhere! The Maine Department of Marine Resources terminated the lease applications needed to build a massive farm-raised salmon operation -- what would have been the world's largest -- near Acadia National Park.
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Blog Post 2017 in Review: The Trump Administration’s 10 Worst Actions for Parks It's been a brutal year for public lands.
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Blog Post 50 Years Later: Reflecting on the Significance of Earth Day The first Earth Day launched her career as an environmental historian and her path as an activist. Now, even as the pandemic keeps her at home, she commemorates the lasting significance of the Earth Day movement.
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Magazine Article Snowed In Surviving a winter in Glacier National Park takes a strong marriage—and 25 pounds of coffee.
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Press Release Nature Valley® Celebrates the Third Year of Its Preserve the Parks Program Encourages Americans to Visit National Parks and Support Park Preservation
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Blog Post 7 Dream Destinations Worth Planning For The pandemic is restricting travel for many people — but extra time stuck at home now could mean more extensive preparation for an epic park adventure when conditions are safe again.
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Magazine Article Revolutionary Roles For historical reenactors in Lexington and in Minute Man National Historical Park, the past is present.
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Magazine Article Astronauts on Planet Earth Following in the footsteps of an early adventurer, an intrepid group explores the surreal landscape at Craters of the Moon National Monument.
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Magazine Article The Aftermath Revisiting Gulf Islands National Seashore two years after the biggest offshore oil disaster ever.
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Comment Technical Comments Submitted for Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries Reviews In response to a Department of Commerce review of marine monuments and sanctuaries, as directed by Executive Order 13795 Section 4(b), NPCA has submitted technical comments in defense of each site.
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Blog Post When Will It Be Safe for National Parks to Reopen? A roadmap with NPCA's recommendations for when we can return to some of our country’s most beloved places.
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Spotlight An Insider's Guide to Gettysburg & Beyond Whether you’re interested in the Civil War or just looking for a scenic drive through vibrant downtowns and bucolic countryside, Gettysburg and its surroundings will immerse you in American history.
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Magazine Article Trailing Justice A double murder in Shenandoah and writer Kathryn Miles’ search for the truth.
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Press Release Yellowstone Bourbon Renews Partnership with NPCA Yellowstone's $250,000 donation in 2023 will make it NPCA's largest annual corporate donor.
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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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Blog Post Is Your Representative a Friend of the National Parks? Does anything ever get done in Washington, D.C.? The news constantly portrays Capitol Hill as a deadlocked and rancorous place where good ideas get shot down in a seemingly endless cycle of partisan wrangling.
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Magazine Article Call in the Wild Search and rescue, CPR, a hair-raising ambulance ride. All in a day’s work for a paramedic in Yosemite.
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Press Release Despite Overwhelming Opposition, Interior Department Gives Green Light to California Desert's Most Controversial Solar Project Bureau of Land Management decides to move forward with controversial renewable energy project, Soda Mountain Solar Project.
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Magazine Article Rallying Cry A small army of preservationists is fighting to add Mill Springs Battlefield to the National Park System.
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Blog Post The Drunken Veep Elected officials throughout history have had their rude and rowdy moments. One U.S. vice president famously showed up drunk to his own inauguration.
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Blog Post 4 Reasons David Bernhardt Is Bad for Parks and We’re Holding Him Accountable NPCA opposed David Bernhardt's confirmation as Interior secretary and is watching his actions carefully. Here’s why.
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Blog Post Destination Darkness The Colorado Plateau offers remote and spectacular places to escape light pollution and see the stars at a handful of world-renowned dark-sky parks.
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Magazine Article A Bird’s Eye View There’s no place like Big Bend National Park to slow down, grab a pair of binoculars, and reconnect with your inner birder.
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Press Release Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Will Preserve Pivotal Civil Rights History Newly designated national park site represents a critical chapter in America’s civil rights story
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Press Release Federal Licensing Board Hearing to Discuss Threats from Florida Power and Light’s Proposed Nuclear Expansion at Turkey Point in Biscayne Bay Local groups and concerned citizens continue to challenge federal licensing with future of nearby national parks and region’s drinking water supply at risk.
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Magazine Article Great American Road Trip During the Park Service’s centennial year, more travelers than ever are tackling the challenge of seeing all of the national parks.
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Blog Post FAQ: The Federal Budget and How It Could Affect National Parks As the deadline looms for Congress to agree on federal funding, NPCA readies to fight any provisions that could harm national parks
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Blog Post The Art, Science and Economics of Cherry Blossom Forecasting A highly unusual year for D.C.'s famous cherry trees forces festival organizers to scramble and may leave thousands of travelers disappointed.
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Press Release Yellowstone Bison Find Year-Round Room to Roam in Montana This will be the first time in generations that bison will be granted year-round #RoomToRoam
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Blog Post Tips for Seeing Arches During Peak Season After years of frustrating overcrowding problems, staff at Arches National Park launched a timed-entry reservation system last month to ensure more reliable access for park visitors. Here's what to know before you go.
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Blog Post Why I Am Joining This Weekend’s Climate March The effects of climate change are wide-ranging and severe, but NPCA continues to fight the “greatest threat to the integrity of our national parks” — and it’s not too late to stand with us
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Press Release Army Corps Backtracks on Clean Water Act Protections for Big Cypress National Preserve The National Parks Conservation Association joins fellow environmental advocates in expressing concern over this unsubstantiated flip-flop and calling for answers to many questions that the Army Corps’ reversal letter has raised.
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Resource Glossary of Unbearable Terms Maps and illustrations showing Alaska's War on Wolves and Bears.
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Report Sourcebook for National Park Gateway Communities: Delaware River Preserving community character, promoting park and community health, and stimulating local economies
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Comment Technical Comments Submitted to National Monuments Review In response to a Department of the Interior review of national monuments, as directed by Executive Order 13792, NPCA has submitted technical comments in defense of specific sites.
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