Search results for “Edward L. McCord”
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Land Based Trip Ancient Forests of the Olympic Peninsula Olympic National Park is where natural wonders, complex ecosystems and rich indigenous history come together to create a truly magnificent experience. NPCA experts and key local guides will show you a lesser-known side of the park as we explore pristine beaches, crystal-blue lakes and ancient rainforests.
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Land Based Trip Wilderness of Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park is a remote island of rugged wilderness in Lake Superior consisting of dense forests, rocky ridges and small lakes. The island park is accessible only by boat or seaplane, there are no paved roads, and all the human inhabitants leave in the winter, returning control of the island to its wolves, moose, red squirrels, bats, river otters and loons. Our adventure will take you to landmark lighthouses and forts and give you a behind-the-scenes look at a bold wildlife restoration project.
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Land Based Trip The Backroads of Big Bend From the mystical desert town of Marfa to the rugged Chisos Mountains, we will explore this diverse landscape and dive deep into the region’s cultural history. Experience one of the wildest corners of America as you paddle the Rio Grande, gaze at magnificent dark skies, explore the Southwest’s best surviving frontier military post and witness NPCA’s regional work all alongside expert guides.
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Land Based Trip Backroads of Big Bend Welcome to West Texas and Big Bend National Park. From the rugged and rocky canyons of the Rio Grande to the breathtaking Chisos Mountains, we will explore this diverse landscape and take a deep dive into the region’s cultural history. Your guide and accompanying NPCA host will show you a lesser-known side of the park as we explore by foot and on water. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of this landscape, its cultural history, and the ongoing challenges that make Big Bend an important priority for NPCA. Explore one of the wildest corners of America —and its unforgettable sights and solitude — all with the comfort of an NPCA small-group tour.
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Small Ship Cruise Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park Cruise Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands as you learn about NPCA’s important role in the park’s history. Known as North America’s Galápagos, the Channel Islands and their surrounding waters provide habitat for more than 2,000 species of plants and animals, including 150 native species found nowhere else in the world. You’ll explore unmarred landscapes and revel in pure nature.
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Magazine Article Seeing the Light The discovery of a rare blind catfish in Texas could have far-ranging implications for water and land use.
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Blog Post ‘A Silent but Most Effective Voice’: Ansel Adams and Advocacy One famed photographer used his gift to protect the landscapes that gave him inspiration.
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Blog Post Exploring the Original Oil Country in Northwestern Pennsylvania This story is part of our series on national heritage areas, the large lived-in landscapes managed through innovative partnerships to tell America’s cultural history.
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Blog Post Sometimes You Need a Little Hubris A teenage cancer survivor shares why he chose to “Make a Wish” for the Boundary Waters
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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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Blog Post The 9 Best Things We Saw Online During the Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown was an agonizing time for people around the country, including the thousands of Park Service staff, contractors, business owners, and tourists who love and depend on our national parks. If something positive came out of all this, it was that park closures reminded so many of us how much we truly value these wonderful places.
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Blog Post Preserving More of Our History in Southern California and Beyond 3 ways the federal government can honor Hispanic Heritage Month by including irreplaceable cultural sites in the National Park System
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Magazine Article Words and Stones On the trail with Acadia’s new poet laureate.
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Magazine Article Claiming the Rock The 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island, from 1969 to 1971, marked a turning point in American Indian activism.
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Policy Update Open Letter to all Presidential Candidates NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to 2020 presidential candidates.
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Blog Post The View from Point Sublime How a child's first visit to the Grand Canyon seeded a life-long path.
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Magazine Article Divine Providence The 17th-century minister Roger Williams risked his life to be the first American to preach religious freedom.
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Magazine Article On the Map Two new national monuments celebrate American heroes forged during the nation’s darkest times.
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Blog Post What Happens When the Saguaros Disappear? If the climate continues to warm, weird weather patterns and invasive grasses could wipe out an icon of the American Southwest.
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Blog Post Trivia Challenge: Guess This Park-Inspired Poet Q: What famed 19th century poet was inspired to serve as a nurse during the Civil War after spending time at Chatham Manor at what is now the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park?
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Magazine Article Miners' Angel A century ago, Mother Jones faced bullets and long odds in her quest to better the lives of coal laborers working in New River Gorge and other West Virginia mines.
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Blog Post Need an Escape? 10 Cozy Places to Stay in National Parks Craving solitude or looking to plan a romantic retreat? A private room in the heart of one of the country's most spectacular landscapes could be the answer. Check our staff picks for cozy lodgings in breathtaking national parks.
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Magazine Article Park Ink This niche community is obsessed with national parks, and these folks have the stamps to prove it.
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Press Release Helen Hernandez Joins Board of National Parks Conservation Association NPCA welcomes Helen Hernandez as a member of their Board of Trustees.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of a markup scheduled for June 16, 2020.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 5859, the Trillion Trees Act NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for February 26, 2020.
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