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• Resource Create Your Park Time Capsule | By Sheila Faalasli As NPCA celebrates 101 years on May 19th, we’re embracing this second century of park protection by inviting park lovers to create their own time capsules!
• Report The Case for Fixing and Building Out National Parks Air Monitoring Networks Our national parks are places of unparalleled natural wonder, historical significance, and cultural value, yet most are plagued by poor air quality that can threaten human health and detrimentally impact park ecosystems.
• 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.
• Magazine Article Subterranean Secrets Fall 2019 | By Amy Berenbeim A Carlsbad Caverns Comic
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 2647, Resilient Federal Forests Act, Substitute Amendment Sep 2016 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ahead of a business meeting on September 13, 2016.
• Policy Update Comments on Transparency in Science Rulemaking Oct 2020 NPCA submitted the following comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed supplemental rule regarding “transparency” in science
• Policy Update Testimony: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Dec 2015 Written testimony by Joan Frankevich for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on December 3, 2015
• Press Release New Report Offers Recommendations for Improving Visitor Experience and Regional Support at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Sep 2011 Groups provide roadmap for protecting and enhancing Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
• Policy Update NPCA position on the INVEST in America Act and select amendments Jun 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for June 9th, 2021. 
• Policy Update Position on S. 32, S. 483, S. 569, S. 941, S. 1403, S. 1522, S. 2160, S. 2809, S. 2831, S. 2870, S. 2889, S. 3176 & S. 3287 Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the SenateEnergy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2018.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Dec 2015 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of an anticipated floor vote the week of November 30, 2015.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3354, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act Sep 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor debate and votes starting the week of September 4, 2017.
• Blog Post Unfinished Business Jan 2013 | By Kati Schmidt While “do-nothing” is the adjective du jour for the 112th Congress, we argue that it is not a fair description for individual elected officials, but instead for the unfortunate, collective sum.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 6147, Interior Appropriations & Amendments Jul 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor debate and votes.
• Press Release New Report Highlights Economic Value and Quality of Life Benefits of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Apr 2015 NPCA releases report that highlights Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's major contributions to local communities.
• Policy Update Position on Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Mar 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to congressional leadership and members of the appropriations committees during negotiations regarding FY18 final appropriations.
• Magazine Article The War that Shaped America Spring 2011 | By Amy Leinbach Marquis Nearly 150 years after the Civil War, Bill Gwaltney explains why its lessons are still relevant today.
• Magazine Article Stewards & Storytellers Spring 2014 | By Kevin Grange Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts is one of dozens of heritage areas making America’s best idea even better.
• Blog Post It’s the Centennial … Now What? Aug 2016 | By Edward Stierli Highlights from the work you helped make possible in 2016 — and what’s next
• Press Release Congressman Schiff Proposes to Expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Preserve and Protect Culture, Wildlife and Waterways Jun 2016 The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include critical waterways, landscapes, wildlife corridors and important cultural and historical sites.
• Blog Post 10 Tips to Respect Wildlife, Stay Safe and Avoid Internet Ridicule Jul 2016 | By Nicolas Brulliard Most of us wouldn’t think of putting a bison in our car as two Yellowstone visitors did this spring, but did you know that white shoes and sweat-soaked hiking gear can also cause problems?
• Blog Post Responding in Times of Disaster Oct 2017 | By John Adornato The last few weeks have been catastrophic for so many communities around the Gulf of Mexico, southern United States and the Caribbean. NPCA shares its deep concern for everyone affected by the recent hurricanes and is committed to being part of the long-term rebuilding effort.
• Blog Post Santa Monica Mountains for All Jan 2013 | By Ramya Sivasubramanian The Santa Monica Mountains belong to all of us. Expanding its boundaries will make it more accessible to children of color and people living in poverty.
• Policy Update Position on Nomination of David Bernhardt Apr 2019 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate ahead of a floor vote scheduled for April 11, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on S. 1403, S. 1645, S. 1646, S. 2102, H.R. 965 & H.R. 2897 May 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for May 17, 2018.
• Blog Post A Perfect Pairing Jul 2018 | By Casey Pola A Q & A with the founder of NPCA’s newest partner, Limestone Branch Distillery
• Blog Post More Ways to See America May 2017 | By Kati Schmidt NPCA and Creative Action Network expand innovative “See America” partnership with new opportunities for artists.
• Magazine Article A Campsite Grows In Brooklyn Fall 2016 | By Rona Kobell Snowy egrets, oversize bagels and old-time charm in the city that never sleeps.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act Nov 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for November 8, 2017.
• Policy Update NPCA position on the nomination of Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior Feb 2021 NPCA sent the following letter of support to the United States Senate ahead of the hearing to consider the nomination of Deb Haaland for Secreatary of the Interior. 
• Blog Post Four Stops, One Destination Aug 2013 | By Erika Pollard It was hands-down the most impressive lightning storm I have ever seen.
• Blog Post Meet the Woman behind Waco Mammoth Jul 2015 | By Jennifer Errick NPCA interviews Waco Mammoth Program Coordinator Raegan King, who oversees Waco Mammoth National Monument and currently serves as president of the Museum Association of Waco.
• 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
• Report Alaska Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Alaska.
• Fact Sheet Key Maglev facts and figures | By Kyle Hart Download our PDF with quick facts on the proposed Maglev train that would operate between Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

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