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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.
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Park Greenbelt Park An urban oasis in the historic New Deal Era town of Greenbelt, Maryland, this park offers nine miles of peaceful wooded trails and 174 secluded camp sites just 12 miles outside of Washington, DC.
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Park Manassas National Battlefield Park Spectators and reporters competed for a good view of the first major battle between Union and Confederate soldiers at Manassas in July of 1861. Before the battle, most Americans thought the war would be one short skirmish; the deaths of 900 soldiers shocked the nation into realizing otherwise. Soldiers fought a second battle over the same fields at Manassas a year later that helped clear the way for Lee’s first invasion of the North. Today, visitors can take walking tours through the primary battlegrounds. There is also a 13-mile, self-guided driving tour of that stops at various locations, including Stone House Tavern, a structure that was used as a Union field hospital.
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Fact Sheet Support National Park Funding in FY16 Next year’s 100th anniversary of the National Park System provides an exciting and historic opportunity to ensure our national parks have the resources they need to thrive in their second century and beyond. The centennial should catalyze a revitalized commitment to protect America’s most special places, as we saw with a renewed investment on the System’s 50th anniversary. The National Park Service is entrusted with these treasured sites, but it is Congress that is entrusted with making sure they will last.
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Report Strategies to Increase National Park Funding Funding and national park experts have drafted 16 papers outlining strategies that could be employed to increase non-appropriated funding for the national parks.
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Press Release Health, Environmental, Business Leaders To EPA: Improve National Parks’ Air Quality A broad coalition of advocates and concerned citizens group convenes in Washington, DC, to speak out on the proposed Regional Haze Rule revisions
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Press Release Breckenridge Brewery Benefits National Parks Conservation Association for Third Year with ‘In Good CO.’ Campaign One percent of proceeds from all beer sold across the U.S. will benefit NPCA, and fans are invited to participate in '1% In A Tent' sweepstakes.
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Press Release Supreme Court Ruling Green-Lights Hovercraft Use in Alaska National Park Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve was created in part to protect the rivers and lakes that run through this wilderness. Eliminating the hovercraft rule in Alaska is a loss for the ‘wild’ that makes these places special to people.
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Press Release Offshore Leasing Plan Threatens National Parks, Wildlife and Coastal Communities Atlantic, Pacific coasts could be open to leasing for first time in decades.
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Press Release Drawing the Line: National Park Service Releases Bold New Proposal to Protect Alaska's Bears and Wolves Proposed regulation changes would protect bears and wolves in Alaska's national preserves
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Press Release VICTORY: Parks Group Celebrates New National Monument to Honor Memory of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Recognized as one of our country’s most infamous hate crimes, the widely publicized murder of Emmett Till and his mother’s calls for justice were major catalysts for the Civil Rights Movement in America.
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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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Press Release Debt Ceiling Deal Could Impact Our National Parks, Air, Water and Wildlife “Compromise is essential to our country’s progress, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of our most treasured places and the people who protect them." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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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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Press Release Groups Challenge Federal Loophole That Exempts Polluters from Cleaning Air at National Parks and Wilderness Areas Legal arguments heard in U.S. Federal Court of Appeals in Washington, DC.
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Blog Post Travelodge Joins NPCA in Engaging National Park Advocates There are some companies that live their mission and understand the importance of giving back. Travelodge is one of them.
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Blog Post VIDEO: New Park Service Series Explores White-Nose Syndrome and the Threat to Bats Educational campaign aims to enlist more humans in efforts to prevent widespread bat mortality.
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Press Release Water Bill (WRRDA) Critical to National Park Waterways and Restoration Efforts Nationwide Congress passes water bill crucial to improving health of America's Great Waters
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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 Final Dog Rule Improves Conservation and Recreation at 2nd Most Visited National Park The final rule creates zones for where on-leash, off-leash, and no dogs are allowed, allowing the public to choose the experience they want to enjoy.
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Press Release Great Lakes National Park Expert Joins Congressional Roundtable, Discusses Harmful Impacts of Waters of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling “Congress must move swiftly to permanently protect our nation’s waters for drinking, recreating and our Tribal way-of-life.” --NPCA's Kira Davis
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Press Release EPA Proposes Strong Rule to Curb Haze in National Parks Groups applaud regulation that would reduce pollution from Texas coal plants
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Press Release New Poll Shows United Support for National Park Wildlife "This data reflects that Americans are united in actions to conserve – not threaten – these species" -- NPCA President and CEO Theresa Pierno
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Press Release David Vela Nominated for Director of the National Park Service If confirmed, Vela would bring nearly three decades of public service expertise to the position.
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Press Release Congresswoman Terri Sewell Introduces H.R. 4817 to Designate Birmingham’s Historic Civil Rights District as a National Park 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
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Press Release National Parks Group Praises Obama Nomination of Sally Jewell for Interior Secretary Statement by NPCA President Tom Kiernan
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Press Release Park Service Ignores Harmful Impacts, Advances ORV Management Plan for Glen Canyon Lengthy process results in a plan that could increase environmental degradation to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rather than minimize it.
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Press Release Trump’s Repeal of Clean Water Rule Means Dirtier Water For People and National Parks The proposed rule will take us back five decades in our effort to clean up our waterways.
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Press Release America's Great Outdoors Report Provides A Promising Vision for Connecting Americans to Our National Parks New conservation plan helps preserve and connect Americans to our national heritage
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Blog Post 5 Tips for Visiting National Parks in Winter Winter adventures are some of my favorite trips. Here are a few tricks I’ve learned over the years.
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Press Release Trump Administration Silences Public’s Voice in Oil, Gas Leasing Near Parks Eliminates collaborative planning, limits requirements for environmental review.
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Press Release New Methane Rules Will Help Protect National Parks Finalized BLM Rules Will Curb Emissions from Nearby Oil and National Gas Facilities
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Press Release National Park Service Agrees: Till Story Should Be Preserved “This study confirms what many Americans across the country instinctively understand: the story of Emmett Till’s lynching, one of the most infamous hate crimes in American history, is nationally significant and worthy of preservation." -- NPCA's Alan Spears
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Press Release Parks Group Celebrates Bill Promoting Public Lands, Outdoor Spaces for Veteran’s Health and Wellness This bill ensures millions of veterans and their families will get the resources they need to heal and benefit from America’s outdoor spaces.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Names Theresa Pierno to CEO Position NPCA names organization's first woman to serve as President and CEO in its nearly 100-year history.
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Report National Park Visitor Spending Effects This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies, generating business sales and supporting jobs and income.
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Vincent Nguyen Vincent Nguyen believes that National Parks can serve as impartial sanctuaries. An equitable space that actively inspires rather than lay void. He believes the outdoors can be a communal space where everyone’s personal interpretation, reflection, and growth find safety.
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Report NPCA Milestones We thank you and reflect on the many milestones and victories made possible by the support of park philanthropists like you.
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Staff and Government Affairs Charlie Olsen As the Climate Policy Manager for the Government Affairs team, Charlie advocates for a clean energy transition on public lands and waters as well as policies to help protect and preserve parks.
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Park Amache National Historic Site This national park site preserves the story of Amache, where thousands of people of Japanese descent were unconstitutionally incarcerated.
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Letter Position on Colorado National Monument Draft Bill NPCA’s position on a proposed citizens draft bill to elevate the venerable Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction to national park status.
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Park Honouliuli National Historic Site Located on the island of Oahu, Honouliuli was one of 17 incarceration camps in Hawaii where innocent civilians were imprisoned during World War II.
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Khristina Rhead Khristina is a rock-climbing fanatic, writer, podcaster, and environmental activist. She studied Cultural Anthropology in college, but discovered her true passions to be outdoor recreation, storytelling, and environmentalism in the last couple of years.
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Staff Alana Weinroth Alana joins with a decade in successful fundraising, communications, and event management on both the national and local level. Prior to joining the team at NPCA, Alana served as Director of Development and Communications at Covenant House California, where she helped create strategic plans to grow and expand the organization, build a dynamic team, and create meaningful, lasting donor relationships.
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Haley Dietz Haley Dietz, a native of State College, PA, is a classically trained violinist and environmental activist. She received a Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Maryland and is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science at Oregon State University. In her free time you can find Haley spending time with her rescue pups, hiking various trails in the Austin area, and enjoying great food in the city.
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