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• Report Center for State of the Parks: Biscayne National Park Current overall conditions of Biscayne’s known natural resources rated a score of 58 out of 100, which is a “poor” rating. Overall conditions of the park’s known cultural resources rated 48 out of a possible 100, also indicating “poor” conditions.
• Park Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve How can something that is constantly shifting stand up to 750 feet tall? This southwestern park features the largest sand dunes in North America, and the key to their extraordinary height seems to lie in the combination of strong opposing winds and the presence of rivers and creeks, which capture drifting sands and redeposit them back on the dunes. Some of these remarkable hills are formations known as star dunes, molded by complex wind patterns into multi-pronged shapes, which look a bit like starfish from above.
• Park Grand Teton National Park This spectacular destination preserves a dramatic stretch of the Teton Range bordering the Snake River. One of the unusual features of these distinctive mountains is the absence of foothills, meaning that there are no smaller mountains blocking the view. The park also features glacier-carved lakes, a historic district of weathered buildings made by 19th century Mormon homesteaders, and an abundance of wildlife large and small, including nearly 1,000 bison that roam the grassy fields in herds.
• Park Gettysburg National Military Park The 1863 battle in this small farming community resulted in more than 50,000 casualties over three days, making it the deadliest engagement of the American Civil War. This battle is now referred to as the “High Water Mark of the Confederacy” — the last meaningful offensive the South would conduct against northern forces. The visitor center at Gettysburg features one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the country.
• Resource Preserving LGBTQ History LGBTQ history is everywhere and deserves national recognition. Out of the 423 national parks in our system, two-thirds preserve our history and culture, but only one (Stonewall National Monument) has been established for the sole purpose of preserving LGBTQ history. It is time for the National Park Service to tell more of our stories.
• Blog Post A Different Kind of Service Nov 2016 | By Nicolas Brulliard Veterans continue to serve their country — in some cases taking strides to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, gaining new skills and adjusting to civilian life — through innovative programs in our national parks.
• Press Release Grand Canyon and Santa Monica Mountains among beneficiaries of public lands act Feb 2021 The ambitious Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act will safeguard famous park sites while combatting climate change and addressing environmental justice priorities
• Policy Update Position on S. 145, S. 146, S. 329, S. 403, S. 521, S. 610, S. 782, S. 873, and S. 1483 Jun 2015 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation considered by the Senate National Parks subcommittee on June 10, 2015.
• Press Release Fighting for Clean Air: Groups Sue EPA Over San Joaquin Valley Pollution Sep 2018 NPCA and others are suing the EPA over its failure to enforce deadlines covering state air quality plans in the San Joaquin Valley and nearby Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
• Press Release House Approves 1.3 Million Acres of Wilderness, Adds Over 1,000 Miles into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System Feb 2020 Lands package includes an expansion to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, over 600,000 acres of new wilderness in Colorado and expanded waterway and wilderness protections near Olympic National Park
• Blog Post Congress: Fund Hurricane Sandy Relief Jan 2013 | By John Garder Struggling communities in New York and New Jersey need a relief funding bill that will help both people and parks.
• Staff Karen Hevel-Mingo Director, Sustainability and Climate Change Karen works to educate about impacts to parks and communities. Her goal is to empower people from diverse backgrounds to improve the resiliency of our national parks in the face of a changing climate.
• Fact Sheet Valles Caldera National Preserve The Valles Caldera National Preserve’s unmatched combination of geological wonders and superb recreational values make it worthy of inclusion in our National Park System, with interpretation by America’s elite storytellers—our national park rangers.
• Spotlight An Insider's Guide to Badlands & Beyond Jan 2021 Badlands National Park is a vast wilderness of jagged buttes, spires and pinnacles, mixed-grass prairies, and the world’s richest trove of fossils from the Oligocene epoch, estimated at 23 to 35 million years old.
• Magazine Article Gentle Giants Fall 2013 | By Kate Siber The national parks’ towering sequoias have thrived for thousands of years. Can they survive climate change?
• Magazine Article Standing Guard Fall 2012 | By Kate Siber Meet America’s Buffalo Soldiers—some of the nation’s first park rangers.
• Magazine Article An Uncertain Future Fall 2017 | By Kate Siber As climate change shapes the Southwest, Mesa Verde National Park strives to protect both ancient forests and vulnerable cliff dwellings.
• Magazine Article Picture This Winter 2013 | By Scott Kirkwood Design students reimagine the park experience for the 21st century.
• Magazine Article Catching a Ride Spring 2014 | By Rona Marech A new, free shuttle connects the city of Homestead, Florida, to Biscayne and Everglades National Parks.
• Policy Update Position on S. 2177/H.R. 959, S. 651/H.R. 1289, H.R. 2880, S. 1930, S. 119, S. 718, S. 770, S. 1943, S. 1975, S. 1993, S. 2309 Mar 2016 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the Subcommittee on National Parks of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on March 17, 2016.
• Blog Post Prehistoric Sharks Discovered at Mammoth Cave, Among Other Scientific Surprises Oct 2020 | By Christa Cherava Paleontologists uncover remarkable findings at three separate park sites, with potential for more new discoveries
• Magazine Article Dangerous Territory Summer 2013 | By Scott Kirkwood Wyoming officials are under the mistaken impression that they can sanction a wolf hunt on park land between Yellowstone and Grand Teton.
• Magazine Article Birds on the Battlefield Summer 2018 | By Nicholas Lund As green space shrinks and suburbs expand, a growing number of wildlife seekers are heading to historic parks for their nature fix.
• Press Release Yellowstone and Grand Teton Paddling Bill Doesn't Hit the High Water Mark Feb 2015 Statement by Sharon Mader, Grand Teton Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Magazine Article Final Words Fall 2020 | By Kate Siber A former Yellowstone ranger raced to finish a book about two threats — one that endangers national parks and another that ultimately took his own life.
• Magazine Article On the Road Spring 2011 | By Aimee Lyn Brown Take a drive through the national parks of Oregon & California and witness a land of extremes.
• Press Release California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act to Complete a Landscape-Level Conservation Legacy Feb 2015 California Conservation and Recreation Act (CDCRA) would Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks and designate the Sand to Snow and Mojave Trails as National Monuments
• Blog Post Do Brook Trout Have a Future in Shenandoah? Aug 2017 | By Alex Rudee One of Virginia's most popular national parks is a haven for native fish, but warming waters could prove devastating for this keystone species.
• Blog Post An Important Step for Wildlife at Isle Royale Apr 2018 | By Christine R. Goepfert, Jennifer Errick The wolf population at this remote Michigan park has been dwindling for years. A new plan, supported by the island’s eminent researcher, will benefit the animals and the ecology of the island.
• Blog Post Boy Wonders Feb 2014 | By Ron Sundergill Meet the two young donors who turn their birthdays into celebrations for their favorite national parks.
• Policy Update Position on S. 145, S. 146, S. 329, S. 403, S. 521, S. 610, S. 873, and S. 1483 Jul 2015 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks subcommittee on June 10, 2015.
• Blog Post Improving America’s Water Infrastructure May 2018 | By Chad Lord A quick guide to the Water Resources Development Act and why it matters for national parks.
• Blog Post President Obama Preserves Three Important Sites in America’s History, Honors Civil War Hero Harriet Tubman Mar 2013 | By Alan Spears The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad, First State, and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monuments will enhance and diversify our National Park System to more adequately reflect our cultural heritage.
• Press Release Veterans & Film in the North Cascades and Beyond Nov 2015 National Parks Conservation Association Hosts “Find Your Voice” Event
• Magazine Article Lands of Protest Fall 2020 A visual history of racial justice demonstrations in America's national parks.
• Press Release NPCA Responds to Draft Moab Master Leasing Plan and EIS Aug 2015 Statement by David Nimkin, Southwest Senior Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release Congressional Committee Allows Dangerous Yellowstone and Grand Teton Legislation to Float Through Oct 2015 Statement by Stephanie Adams, Yellowstone Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Infographic Bison Infographic NPCA is working to ensure that the nation's oldest herd of bison in America's first national park have the habitat they need to thrive.
• Staff Kristin Gladd Deputy General Counsel In her role as Deputy General Counsel, Kristin manages litigation on behalf of NPCA to support and protect national parks, as well as provides general legal counsel services to the organization.
• Staff Cal Goodin Cultural Resource Assistant Cal is passionate about ensuring that our national parks tell the stories of all Americans. Somehow, he's managed to work on three separate LGBTQ history walking tours in New York state. Like many of his Northeast colleagues, he resides in Brooklyn with his cats.
• Erica Carroll Former Alaska Field Representative Serving as the Alaska Field Representative for the Alaska Regional Office, Erica works as a liaison to connect and motivate all Alaskans to help them become passionate and effective supporters of Alaska’s national parks.
• Park Jewel Cave National Monument Explorers have mapped more than 192 miles of twisting underground passageways in this cave system and continue to explore more of it each year with no end in sight, making it the third-largest cave in the world. Discover fragile formations of crystal, rock and gypsum during the popular ranger-led tours below ground. Above ground, a series of short trails offer pleasant walks through the park's pine forest, canyons and fields of wildflowers.
• Park Gateway National Recreation Area Created in 1972, Gateway is located in the outer New York-New Jersey Harbor, protecting more than 26,000 acres of land and offering an array of recreational, cultural and natural experiences. More than 330 species of birds and 71 species of butterflies live within the park or stop over at Gateway during their seasonal migrations. Gateway's buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites offer great examples of America's coastal defenses from the Revolutionary War through the Cold War.
• Fact Sheet Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed? Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed? Could other options provide sufficient, reliable power without ruining this historic area? Alternatives must be analyzed and evaluated by the public.
• Cortney Worrall Former Senior Northeast Regional Director Cortney is the Senior Regional Director for the Northeast office, based in New York City.

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