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Blog Post Call Me Ranger … National Park Ranger With the recent release of Skyfall, the new James Bond adventure, I’m reminded of how my love of the secret agent’s adventures and my passion for national parks led to writing a Bond-style thriller, set in Yellowstone National Park.
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Blog Post What’s in National Parks’ Trash Cans — and What You Can Do NPCA recently studied the waste at three national parks as a first step toward implementing zero-landfill initiatives under the leadership of corporate partner Subaru. Here’s what we found, how visitors feel about park trash and what you can do to help.
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Blog Post Just in Time for World Water Day, President’s Budget Proposes Severe Cuts to Water Funding Last week’s proposed federal budget poses serious concerns for America’s waters and the millions of people who depend on them.
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Magazine Article The Ranger Project The stargazers, climbers, paddlers, teachers, naturalists, historians, scientists, rescuers, protectors and dreamers of the National Park Service.
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Press Release National Parks Group Supports Environmental Impact Study to Identify Harmful Impacts Caused by Hydraulic Fracturing We must ensure natural gas development does not come at the expense of our national parks and the health of park visitors
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Policy Update Position on S. 437, S. 1416, S. 3317, S. 2991 and S. 3203 NPCA submitted the following positions to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a hearing on September 22, 2016.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 2406, the SHARE Act NPCA submitted the following position on H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act and proposed amendments prior to consideration of the bill on the House floor.
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Magazine Article Lands of Protest A visual history of racial justice demonstrations in America's national parks.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act NPCA, along with partner organizations, submitted the following position on legislation to be considered by the House of Representatives during a floor vote on September 25, 2015.
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Blog Post On the Trail with Magellan Soon, the first signs of spring will arrive in Georgia. For some hardy souls, its arrival will be like a race’s starting gun, propelling them on a journey over mountains and across state borders.
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Press Release Interior Department Cancels Illegal Oil and Gas Lease Near Glacier National Park The Department of the Interior announced cancellation of an oil and gas lease totaling more than 6,000 acres in the sacred Badger-Two Medicine area, adjacent to Glacier National Park in Montana.
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Policy Update Position on Nomination of Daniel Jorjani NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for May 2, 2019.
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Magazine Article Fire on the Mountain A dozen family members gathered in Glacier for a vacation and birthday celebration. Then the perfect storm of fire approached.
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Blog Post Big Trouble in Big Cypress A proposal to test for oil and gas inside Big Cypress may forever alter this national preserve.
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Magazine Article The Value of Species Humans have always considered plant and animal species in terms of what they contribute to our lives. But author Edward McCord believes that Yellowstone’s pronghorn and, indeed, all species, have value in and of themselves.
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Blog Post A Perfect Pairing A Q & A with the founder of NPCA’s newest partner, Limestone Branch Distillery
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Policy Update Views on S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act and Several Amendments NPCA submitted the following position on several potential amendments to and provisions in S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, during consideration of the bill on the Senate floor.
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Blog Post Parks Sound Off 5 unusual national park noises that enhance our understanding of the natural world
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Magazine Article Native Waters Brook trout are making a comeback in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Magazine Article Wheels of Change A growing number of Americans are hopping on mountain bikes as a way to connect with the natural world. But do knobby tires belong on national park trails?
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Press Release New Agreement Marks Progress Toward Preserving Lands Within Grand Teton National Park At the Western Governors’ Association’s annual meeting, Interior Secretary Jewell and Wyoming Governor Matt Mead announced inroads towards completing the purchase of two State school land parcels located within Grand Teton National Park.
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Magazine Article Dog Years Who builds those thousands of miles of park trails and how do they do it?
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Press Release Congressional Committee Allows Dangerous Yellowstone and Grand Teton Legislation to Float Through Statement by Stephanie Adams, Yellowstone Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association
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Magazine Article Friends in High Places EcoFlight offers an aerial view of the national parks, and the threats looming within and beyond their boundaries.
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Blog Post 5 Lessons, Countless Memories This dad took his two kids on a six-week adventure to national parks around the country—and learned a lot along the way.
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Blog Post 9 Not-So-Cute Endangered Animals That Live in Our Parks Celebrate Endangered Species Day with these curious critters
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Magazine Article 401 And Done Visiting all 401 national park sites was Chris Calvert’s longtime dream—and then it became a reality.
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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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Blog Post Not-So-Beaten Paths: 11 Lesser-Known Hikes in Popular National Parks Hit the trail and avoid the crowds! NPCA staff selected 11 lesser-known hikes in some of the country’s most popular parks.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 3354, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act NPCA submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor debate and votes starting the week of September 4, 2017.
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