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• Park Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Once ringed by trees, which gave the spot its name, the broad prairies of Palo Alto were the setting for an artillery battle in 1846. On May 8 of that year, the first major clash between United States and Mexican troops took place on this site, starting a two-year long war that forever changed the map of North America. Today, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park preserves the site of this significant battle and interprets the causes, events and consequences of the U.S.-Mexican War. Discover historic trails and native wildlife while walking along the battlefield, amidst the haunting sounds of cannon fire.
• Park Big Cypress National Preserve The country’s first national preserve, Big Cypress protects 729,000 acres of wetlands that flow clean water across the Greater Everglades ecosystem, into Everglades National Park, and into the vital estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Big Cypress is remarkable for its temperate and tropical mixture of species found across five major habitats: cypress swamps, marl prairies, pinelands, hardwood hammocks and estuaries including tidal marshes and mangrove forests. Explore hiking and paddling trails among these habitats that are home to more than 100 endangered and threatened animals and plants such as the Florida panther, the American alligator, and the famed ghost orchid. The preserve is also home to diverse species of flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth, from the Florida bonneted bat to the Big Cypress fox squirrel to Everglades crabgrass.
• Park Mount Rainier National Park Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's wild landscape feels much further from civilization. The forests, parkland, wetlands, lakes and rivers offer 260 miles of trails and varied habitat to dozens of plant and animal species.
• Park Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Bent’s Old Fort, built in Colorado in 1833, was a major fur trading post along the Santa Fe Trail. During its 16 year occupation, the fort was the center of the Bent, St. Vrain Trade Company and also served as an army base during the war with Mexico in 1846. Today, the historic site features an adobe fort reconstructed from 19th century drawings. The park's educational center shares insight into the life of 1800s frontiersmen. Programs geared toward children include skill workshops, role playing and guided tours.
• Resource LA Young Leaders Council As part of NPCA’s strategic effort to expand our core of young advocates and volunteer base, NPCA’s LA field staff created the LA Young Leaders Council (YLC) to engage young people from urban areas, underserved neighborhoods, immigrant communities and communities of color.
• 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.
• Press Release Misplaced Priorities: Interior Department Pushes New E-Bike Policy During Public Health Crisis Apr 2020 The proposed regulation fails to consider potential impacts to park visitors and resources, all while not allowing for full public engagement in the decision-making process due to the ongoing public health crisis.
• Magazine Article Gift of the Glaciers Fall 2015 | By Laurie McClellan Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers visitors beaches, bluffs, clear waters, and 10,000-year-old hills of sand.
• Blog Post Masks Required at National Parks: What to Know Before You Go Feb 2021 | By Amy Hagovsky Staff and visitors must now wear masks in federal buildings and facilities, as well as at outdoor attractions where distancing isn't possible.
• Blog Post Congress Passes Major Bipartisan National Parks and Public Lands Package Feb 2019 | By Kristen Brengel Today’s sweeping victory represents significant expansions and enhancements to America’s national parks and public lands.
• Blog Post 110 Miles and Endless Possibilities at the Ohio & Erie Canalway Jan 2014 | By Dan Rice Whether you like to hike, bicycle, run, ride horses, or explore 19th century history, you’ll find plenty to do at the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area in northeast Ohio. Designated a national heritage area by Congress in 1996, the Ohio & Erie Canalway celebrates the nature and history of the canal from Cleveland to New Philadelphia.
• Blog Post Exploring the Original Oil Country in Northwestern Pennsylvania Jul 2014 | By Marilyn Black 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. 
• Press Release With Unanimous Support, Senate Passes the National Park Service Centennial Act Dec 2016 Centennial bill will help address national park needs and engage youth
• Blog Post Unexpected Lessons from a Week in the Woods Jun 2013 | By Scott Kirkwood What can a person learn from a week in the woods? A lot, it turns out. But for me, none of it was quite what I was expecting.
• Magazine Article The Anniversary Gift Winter 2013 | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan As Civil War sites continue to mark 150 years since America's most important conflict, Harpers Ferry, Antietam, and Gettysburg tell old stories in a new light.
• Blog Post 10 Hidden Gems in the National Park System Mar 2014 | By Jennifer Errick Want to explore a few remarkable places off the beaten path? These 10 NPCA picks offer great ways to escape the crowds while enjoying unique, underappreciated natural and cultural treasures around the country.
• Blog Post What Happens When the Water Runs Out? Jul 2017 | By Jim Stratton A short visit to a narrow canyon reveals stories from the distant past on water and climate that feel surprisingly relevant today
• Press Release New Studies Find Revolutionary War Parks Require Additional Funding To Preserve America's Heritage Jun 2010 Local national park sites offer family-friendly educational opportunities year-round
• Press Release Bill Expanding Public-Private Partnerships Victory for National Parks Dec 2016 Bipartisan-Supported Centennial Bill Would Help Address National Park Needs and Engage Youth
• Blog Post A Threat to Justice Everywhere May 2020 | By Theresa Pierno We cannot stay silent in the face of race-based violence in our cities, communities and parks.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 801, H.R. 2888 & H.R. 4266 Nov 2017 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for November 15, 2017.
• Magazine Article Getting Her Goat Spring 2014 | By Julia Busiek Mountain goats have become an iconic part of the picture-perfect scenery of Olympic National Park, but when they get too friendly, someone has to take action.
• 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 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.
• Press Release Park on the Edge: New Report Details Years of Underfunding at Olympic National Park Dec 2015 National Parks Conservation Association Calls for Congressional Action as Park Service Centennial Approaches
• Blog Post Plan a Desert Getaway to Zion National Park Jan 2015 | By Megan Cantrell One of the most widely visited national parks in the Southwest, Zion is famous for its colorful sandstone rock formations with high cliffs and narrow canyons carved into shape by the power of the Virgin River.
• Blog Post 7 Dream Destinations Worth Planning For Dec 2020 | By Jennifer Errick The pandemic is restricting travel for many people — but extra time stuck at home now could mean more extensive preparation for an epic park adventure when conditions are safe again.
• 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.
• Blog Post Help Kids “Leave No Trace” Jan 2015 | By Jennifer Chambers As we start a new year, it’s a perfect opportunity to make a resolution to spend more time in nature with the young people in our lives.
• Policy Update Infrastructure needs in our National Parks Mar 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to the House Transportation Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee outling infrastructure needs in our parks and park landscapes. 
• Policy Update Position on S. 2395, S. 3505, S. 3435, S. 3571, S. 3609, S. 3961, H.R. 5005 & H.R. 6687 Dec 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resource National Parks Subcommittee ahead of a hearing scheduled for December 12, 2018.
• 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. 
• Magazine Article The Farthest Edge Winter 2021 | By Dorian Fox Chasing  solitude  — and Thoreau —  on the Outer Beach of Cape Cod National Seashore.
• Policy Update Testimony: H.R. 3668 California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act Dec 2015 Statement of David Lamfrom submitted for the record for the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing on December 9, 2015.
• Press Release Baby Steps Lead to Big Leaps for Everglades Restoration Dec 2010 Statement by NPCA Everglades Restoration Program Manager Dawn Shirreffs
• Magazine Article Death Valley Angst Summer 2018 | By Michael P. Branch, Hannah V. Branch On a desert hike, a father and his teenage daughter contemplate canyons, cliffs and the heartache that comes with growing up.
• Resource National Parks Via Metro-North and Zipcar Plan your next vacation to a nearby national park with the help of Metro-North, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Zipcar.
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• Park Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve In southwest Oregon, this relatively small park is easy to miss, along a winding road in the mountains and a long way from anywhere — but it’s worth seeking out. Sometimes referred to as the “marble halls of Oregon,” the park’s dramatic marble caves feature a flowing river, ancient wildlife bones, petrified rock gardens and caverns to explore.
• Resource A Guide to Summer 2021 As our national parks prepare to welcome record-setting numbers of visitors this summer, here's our guide for what to expect and how to plan ahead

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