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• Park Chiricahua National Monument This national monument in southern Arizona is a fantasy world of extraordinary rock sculptures created by the forces of nature over millions of years. Visitors can experience these hoodoos and other geologic wonders, enjoy mountain views, and see some of the rich animal and plant diversity in the park by exploring the eight-mile paved scenic drive and 17 miles of hiking trails, among other attractions.
• Park Casa Grande Ruins National Monument The Casa Grande National Monument in Arizona features the "Great House" of the Gila Valley's ancient Hohokam people — one of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America. The structure’s purpose remains mysterious despite extensive archaeological excavation. Walk around the Casa Grande structure and wander the desert landscape that surrounds the site to expose yourself to the mystery of America’s ancient human history.
• Park Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Colonel Charles Young lived a remarkable life, overcoming racism and injustice to become a respected military officer, park steward and inspirational leader.
• Park Castle Clinton National Monument Originally serving as a fort during the War of 1812, Castle Clinton has had a rich and colorful history. Known in later years as Castle Garden, the site became an entertainment venue, serving as a music hall, theater, opera house and aquarium — and, for more than 30 years before the opening of Ellis Island in the 1890s, it served as the entrance point and processing station for millions of new immigrants to the United States.
• Park Canaveral National Seashore Canaveral National Seashore is located on a barrier island off the east coast of Florida that features unspoiled beaches and over 100 middens — heaps of shells, broken pottery and discarded arrowheads left by the Timucuan Indians who were the area's first known inhabitants. The park also features remnants of a deserted Florida town settled by land speculators who settled on Mosquito Lagoon after the Civil War.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3905, Minnesota’s Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act Nov 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for November 7-8, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on Amendments to H.R. 2822 Jul 2015 NPCA submitted the following positions on amendments to the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act being considered by the House of Representatives in July 2015.
• Press Release Carlsbad Caverns National Park the Latest Target of Rushed Oil and Gas Leasing Process Apr 2018 The BLM's minuscule 10-day public scoping comment period for the nearly 200 parcel proposal comprising nearly 89,000 acres, some of which are about a mile from Carlsbad Caverns National Park, closes tonight.
• Policy Update Lobby Day 2021: Priorities for Congress May 2021 Congress has the opportunity to ensure our national parks, adjacent lands and local communities have the resources and protections they need to thrive.
• Magazine Article Landscapes for the People Fall 2015 | By Ren and Helen Davis Photographer George Grant has never been widely known, but his skillfully crafted work helped popularize the idea that the national parks belong to everyday Americans.
• Press Release Parks Group Applauds Walmart's Decision to Withdraw Plans to Build a Superstore on Wilderness Battlefield Jan 2011 Statement by NPCA President Tom Kiernan
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 801 & H.R. 3133 Jan 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for January 10, 2018.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 87, H.R. 295, H.R. 1621, and H.R. 4680 Mar 2016 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the House Committee on Natural Resources during a markup on March 15 and 16, 2016.
• Blog Post Fuel Your Park Adventure: 10 Great Restaurants Near National Parks Jan 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard Restaurants just outside national parks can be destinations in their own right. Our staff recommends 10 eateries where you can enjoy local delicacies.
• Blog Post Nearby Nature: 10 Easy Getaways Aug 2021 | By Jennifer Errick Need more time outdoors? You might not have to travel as far as you think. 
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 820, H.R. 920, H.R. 2497, and H.R. 2626 Apr 2021 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands ahead of a legislative hearing  scheduled for April 21st, 2021.  
• Blog Post A Valentine’s Day Q&A with Audrey Peterman Feb 2013 | By Jennifer Errick Long-time environmental advocate Audrey Peterman shares inspiration, thoughts on diversity, and information on her new book, which she describes as a “love letter to the parks.”
• Press Release BLM Postpones Lease Sale Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park Mar 2018 BLM to conduct additional review of energy development’s potential impacts on cultural site
• Magazine Article The Guardian Summer 2011 | By Mike Thomas During his reign as Park Service director from 1964 to 1972, George Hartzog paired a passion for the parks with political savvy to lead the agency through an era of tremendous growth.
• Press Release House Passage of Key Legislation Poises Senate for Approving the Most Significant National Park System Expansion in Decades Dec 2014 National Parks Conservation Association, with Local Communities and Businesses, Spent Years Advocating for Park Sites, Expansions and Studies
• Magazine Article The Space Between Things Winter 2016 | By Kate Siber A writer returns to the Grand Canyon again and again. And again.
• Press Release All Pueblo Council of Governors Receives National Conservation Award for Efforts Opposing Oil & Gas Development Near National Parks Jun 2019 The National Parks Conservation Association recognizes Pueblo group for protecting Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
• Magazine Article When Cotton Was King Spring 2011 | By Scott Kirkwood Cane River Creole National Historical Park tells the story of life on a Louisiana plantation.
• Press Release Havasupai Tribe, Conservation Coalition Will Defend Grand Canyon from Uranium Industry Appeal Nov 2014 Uranium companies appeal ruling that banned new mining claims on 1 million acres near iconic park
• Blog Post Overcoming the ‘Diversity Deficit’: 7 Sites That Deserve Federal Recognition Jul 2021 Recommendations from the Hispanic Access Foundation for creating an inclusive approach to protecting Latino heritage
• Press Release Photo Exhibit at U.S. Capitol Celebrates Nevada’s Public Lands Sep 2016 Exhibit Organized by National Parks Conservation Association
• Blog Post 10 Facts You Might Not Know About Frederick Douglass, in Honor of His 200th Birthday Feb 2018 | By Jennifer Errick This famed abolitionist’s story is even more fascinating than what many of us learn in school.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1992, H.R. 3008, H.R. 4731, and H.R. 5005 Feb 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for February 28, 2018.
• Press Release National Parks Group Echoes Former Interior Secretary's Call to Preserve Public Lands Feb 2013 Statement by Tom Kiernan, President, National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release Forgotten Founders: The Hidden African Ancestry of Los Angeles Feb 2016 During African American History Month, NPCA is co-sponsoring a new art exhibit, showcasing the diverse and multi-cultural founders of Los Angeles.
• Blog Post A Woman on Mount Rushmore? Feb 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the faces of four U.S. presidents. All, of course, are men, but Congress considered a bill in 1936 supporting the addition of a female figure to the granite memorial. Do you know which woman might have joined George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln?
• Press Release Even with Funding Deal, Trump Declares National Emergency, Introducing New Threat to National Parks Feb 2019 Construction of a border wall in biodiverse areas like the Rio Grande Valley would damage delicate park landscapes and block wildlife migration.
• Press Release NPCA Supports Nomination of Tommy Beaudreau for Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary and Shannon Estenoz for Assistant Secretary of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Apr 2021 Now, more than ever, we need strong leaders like Tommy Beaudreau and Shannon Estenoz to speak up for our treasured landscapes and the irreplaceable wildlife they protect.
• Magazine Article A Chance for Freedom Spring 2021 | By Mike Bezemek During the War of 1812, hundreds of enslaved African Americans gained their freedom on Cumberland Island by joining the ranks of the British occupier. For some, liberation was fleeting. 
• Press Release Court Upholds Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Sep 2014 Havasupai Tribe, conservation coalition celebrate key win for protecting water, wildlife, and sacred lands

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