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• Resource The Ultimate Gift Guide for National Park Lovers Looking for the perfect gift for the national park lover in your life? We’ve got the perfect thing, trust us. Check out these items that have more in common than a connection to national parks — they’re from brands that support NPCA and further our mission to protect and preserve national parks.
• Resource Request for Portfolio Submissions We are thrilled to invite talented individuals with military service backgrounds to submit their portfolios for a unique opportunity to contribute to a project celebrating the profound connection between America's national parks and servicepeople. We are seeking passionate artists like you to submit your portfolios for creating a design that will be featured on a range of products, highlighting the impact of national parks.
• Resource Why Travel with NPCA? Our goal is to offer premium educational travel itineraries in the places we know best: America’s national parks.
• Magazine Article Subterranean Secrets Fall 2019 | By Amy Berenbeim A Carlsbad Caverns Comic
• Magazine Article Divine Providence Winter 2014 | By Kate Siber The 17th-century minister Roger Williams risked his life to be the first American to preach religious freedom.
• Press Release America's Great Waters Coalition Designates New Waterways to Advocate for Restoration Needs Apr 2012 Coalition adds Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin, St. Johns and Hudson Rivers
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act Jun 2020 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House of Representatives prior to an anticipated vote. 
• Policy Update Comments on Transparency in Science Rulemaking Oct 2020 NPCA submitted the following comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed supplemental rule regarding “transparency” in science
• Policy Update Position on Waters of the U.S. Regulations Jun 2019 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing scheduled for June 12, 2019.
• Magazine Article Hush... Winter 2020 | By Dorian Fox A growing body of research shows that noise can be harmful to humans and animals. Can natural quiet be saved?
• Policy Update Testimony: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Dec 2015 Written testimony by Joan Frankevich for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on December 3, 2015
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3055 and Amendments Jun 2019 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor votes starting June 20, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on HR 5780, Utah Public Lands Initiative Sep 2016 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, ahead of a hearing on September 14, 2016.
• Policy Update NPCA position on the INVEST in America Act and select amendments Jun 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for June 9th, 2021. 
• Policy Update Position on Management of Marine Conservation Areas Mar 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a hearing on March 15, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1289, S. 718, S. 1622, S. 1696, S. 1930, S. 1943, S. 1993, S. 2177, S. 2309, S. 2412, S. 2548, S. 2805, S. 2839, S. 2954, S. 3020,S. 3027, S. 3028, H.R. 2880, S. 1923, S. 1690 Jul 2016 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a markup on July 12, 2016.
• Policy Update NPCA support for H.R. 3684 Sep 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to Members of the House of Representatives expressing support for the passage of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.  
• Policy Update Position on S. 32, S. 483, S. 569, S. 941, S. 1403, S. 1522, S. 2160, S. 2809, S. 2831, S. 2870, S. 2889, S. 3176 & S. 3287 Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the SenateEnergy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2018.
• Magazine Article The Aftermath Summer 2012 | By Mark Schrope Revisiting Gulf Islands National Seashore two years after the biggest offshore oil disaster ever.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Dec 2015 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of an anticipated floor vote the week of November 30, 2015.
• Policy Update Position on legislation before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Jul 2022  NPCA sent the following positions to Senators on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for July 21st, 2022. 
• Blog Post Unfinished Business Jan 2013 | By Kati Schmidt While “do-nothing” is the adjective du jour for the 112th Congress, we argue that it is not a fair description for individual elected officials, but instead for the unfortunate, collective sum.
• Magazine Article The DIY Desert Fall 2020 | By Julia Busiek Grab a map, load up on water and choose your own adventure at Mojave National Preserve.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4558, Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act Dec 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for December 14, 2017.
• Magazine Article After the Fire Fall 2019 | By Kate Siber Months after a devastating fire consumed 100,000 acres in and around Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a traveler finds new life and beauty among the ruins.
• Policy Update NPCA Position on select legislation before the House Committee on Natural Resources Sep 2020 NPCA shared the following position with members ahead of a full committee legislative markup held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources scheduled for September 30th, 2020. 
• Press Release New Report Highlights Economic Value and Quality of Life Benefits of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Apr 2015 NPCA releases report that highlights Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's major contributions to local communities.
• Magazine Article The War that Shaped America Spring 2011 | By Amy Leinbach Marquis Nearly 150 years after the Civil War, Bill Gwaltney explains why its lessons are still relevant today.
• Magazine Article Heading for the Hills Summer 2021 | By Julia Busiek Treating the lockdown blues with a close-to-home adventure in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
• Magazine Article Stewards & Storytellers Spring 2014 | By Kevin Grange Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts is one of dozens of heritage areas making America’s best idea even better.
• Press Release Congressman Schiff Proposes to Expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Preserve and Protect Culture, Wildlife and Waterways Jun 2016 The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include critical waterways, landscapes, wildlife corridors and important cultural and historical sites.
• Blog Post It’s the Centennial … Now What? Aug 2016 | By Edward Stierli Highlights from the work you helped make possible in 2016 — and what’s next
• Blog Post Celebrating Places and Stories Within Nature: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Mar 2023 | By Alana Garibaldi The third video in a new series showcases community activist Araceli Hernandez and her work to increase access to outdoor spaces in her community.
• Resource LA Young Leaders Council As part of NPCA’s strategic effort to expand our core of young advocates and volunteer base, NPCA’s LA field staff created the LA Young Leaders Council (YLC) to engage young people from urban areas, underserved neighborhoods, immigrant communities and communities of color.
• Resource NPCA Internship Information Read more about NPCA's internship program.

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