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Park African Burial Ground National Monument During the 17th and 18th centuries, more than 15,000 Africans, both enslaved and free, were buried in a seven-acre plot in New York City. Now, the African Burial Ground National Monument stands over the burial ground to honor these men and women. The monument exhibits extensive information on the history, anthropology and archaeology of the site, using research conducted by Howard University.
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Park Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in Nebraska is a glimpse into life on the High Plains 20 million years ago. Paleontologists believe that a drought may have brought numerous herd animals together near dwindling water sources, where they perished near each other, leaving behind a rich trove of fossils. Informative exhibits in the visitor center show what remains of these creatures from the Miocene epoch. Walk trails, view fossils and animal skeletons, and see Native American artifacts.
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Park Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument Few experiences compare to snorkeling through tranquil turquoise waters, gliding effortlessly among colorful fish, sea turtles and spectacular coral formations, or walking along a warm white sand beach at sunset with swaying palms whispering in the evening breeze. This monument protects more than 12,000 underwater acres where spectacular coral reefs and unique tropical ecosystems are submerged off the shore of the Caribbean island of St. John.
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Park Tuzigoot National Monument Tuzigoot, which is Apache for "crooked water," is the remnant of a Sinaguan village built between 1125 and 1400. It crowns the summit of a long ridge that rises 120 feet over the Verde Valley. The original pueblo was two stories high in places and had 77 ground-floor rooms.
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Park Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Visit the home of one of America’s greatest sculptors and see more than 100 works of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ art in his studios and gardens, from heroic monuments to expressive portraits to the intricate gold coins he designed, changing the look of American money. Take a guided tour of the grounds, enjoy an outdoor concert or star party, walk the site’s nature trails, or indulge in a sculpture class at this stately New England campus.
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Fact Sheet Stonewall 50: The Basics This guide, released shortly after the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, answers frequently asked questions about the events that took place from June 28th to July 3rd 1969 in Greenwich Village.
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Staff and Government Affairs Christina Hazard Christina Hazard joined NPCA in 2006 and is the Legislative Director of Wildlife and Natural Resources for the Government Affairs team.
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Press Release BLM Hits Pause on Leasing Nearly 150,000 Acres for Oil and Gas Development The temporary lease deferrals in Colorado were a result of federal court orders but reflect a commonsense need to provide the public time to consider oil and gas leasing proposals on public lands.
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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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Press Release Clean Air, National Park Advocates Challenge EPA Failure to Protect Grand Canyon from Navajo Generating Station Pollution Advocates Appeal Decision that Allows Controversial Coal Plant to Keep Polluting for Decades
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Policy Update NPCA letter outlining considerations regarding border wall funding NPCA, along with partners, sent the following letter to bicameral appropriations leaders outling budgetary considerations for funding along the United States southern border.
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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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Magazine Article Say Bees! Sam Droege’s stunning photos of national park insects are the bee’s knees. (And all the other parts, too.)
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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 Home of the Brave Boston’s national parks lead visitors back in time to our nation’s beginnings.
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Magazine Article Cosmic Vibes Abound Gram Parsons and his musical legacy at Joshua Tree
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Press Release Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Abandon Texas Clean Air Plan Critical air quality protection deadlines upheld for Texas and Oklahoma.
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Magazine Article In The Footsteps of a Dream Relive the history of the civil-rights movement in Alabama and Georgia.
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Magazine Article Open Roads & Endless Skies At Great Basin National Park, a father and son gaze at stars, touch ancient trees, and reflect on space, time and the universe.
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Blog Post 5 Ways Zinke Can ‘Pivot’ for Parks Last May, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told environmental leaders that he would make a “grand pivot” to prioritize conservation over energy development, but we’re still waiting to see him follow through. NPCA’s president and CEO offers 5 concrete steps he can take right now to make a measurable difference for our national parks.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 974, H.R. 1452, and H.R. 2406 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation considered during the House Natural Resource Committee markup on October 7-8, 2015.
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Blog Post Taking Parks to the Air, with the Help of Some Hams How amateur radio enthusiasts are celebrating the National Park Service centennial by transmitting their adventures around the globe
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Blog Post test, test, test This is Linda's test page.
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Magazine Article Wasting Away Deer, elk and moose across the country are dying from a mysterious ailment. Can the Park Service help in the race to stop chronic wasting disease?
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Blog Post Leave the Mainland Behind Plan a remote beach vacation on Cumberland Island
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Press Release Court Ruling Continues the Saga to Protect Badger-Two Medicine Near Glacier National Park “Time does not erase the original error, and there is no statute of limitations for correcting this assault on lands sacred to the Blackfeet Nation” -- NPCA's Michael Jamison
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Blog Post Death Valley: This Land of Extremes Now Recognized for Its World-Class Night Skies Death Valley isn’t just the hottest place on Earth. It was also just recognized as one of the darkest.
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Blog Post A Sacred Trust: New Video Highlights Navajo and Hopi Perspectives on Clean Air Many Native American families in the Southwest are sorely affected by pollution from coal-fired power plants, yet their concerns often go unheard by decision-makers
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Magazine Article Unearthing a Lost City The Park Service plans to shed light on pre-Colonial Indian society at the site where Pocahontas met John Smith.
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Magazine Article Where the Wild Things Were Denali paleontologists brave blizzards and bears to find fossils that could challenge what we know about dinosaurs.
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Magazine Article Park Palette With 11 residencies under her belt, Heather Heckel is painting and drawing her way through the National Park System.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 4558, Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act 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.
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Press Release Conservation Groups Move to Stop Power Line Construction Before Irreversible Damage Is Done Susquehanna-Roseland line through New Jersey and Pennsylvania would cause significant harm to treasured national parks
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Policy Update NPCA position on legislation before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ahead of a business meeting scheduled for November 18th, NPCA sent along the following positions to Senators on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Press Release Conservation Groups Challenge Approval of Power Line Planned to Cut Through Treasured National Parks Susquehanna-Roseland line through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to cause significant harm to national parks
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Magazine Article A Quest to Remember 116,000 Americans were killed in World War I. Why has it taken a century to build a national memorial in Washington, D.C.?
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Blog Post Happy Anniversary to a Hidden Gem 4 of my favorite spots in the vast, uncrowded park you’ve probably never heard of — but should.
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Nicole Jackson Nicole is a second term member of NPCA’s Next Generation Advisory Council.
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Staff Pamela Goddard Pamela Goddard is the Senior Program Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Parks Conservation Association. She works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to restore and protect the 78 national parks, five national trails, and nine national heritage areas in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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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 Natalie Levine Natalie works on a variety of issues including landscape conservation and protection, air quality and visibility, and wildlife protection, with a focus on western states.
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Resource Northwest Student Leadership Council A core focus of the Northwest Regional Office is broadening and strengthening support for our parks, especially among younger folks.
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Video Care for parks. Care for each other. Over the years, park advocates like you have spoken up on behalf of the places we all love and supported our work protecting America’s national parks. But today, NPCA President & CEO Theresa Pierno is asking you to do something a little different.
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Resource Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council NPCA’s Texas Regional Office created the Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council (YLAC) as part of NPCA’s strategic effort to engage young people with varying backgrounds, community connections and experiences to develop their voice, and speak up for our parks and expand our core of young advocates and volunteers.
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Video Youthworks in the Parks An innovative partnership is connecting urban youth with public lands
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