NPCA AT WORK:
Don't Open NPS to Hunting


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Last month, the House passed a bill that could allow hunting in the vast majority of the National Park System. We need your help to stop this bill from affecting places such as Gettysburg, the Flight 93 Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and other historic and cultural sites, that were never intended to accommodate this incompatible practice.
A Risky Gamble for Public Land


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The Bureau of Land Management is currently considering whether to lease up to 2.5 million acres of public lands in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado for oil shale and tar sands development. NPCA's new report outlines in disturbing detail the economic and environmental risks of letting that happen.
Smart Solutions Near Wilderness Battlefield


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A new report explores the needs of the community surrounding Wilderness Battlefield at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, offering paths for sustainable growth surrounding the battlefield--and finding that the region can thrive economically while also preserving its heritage.
The Other Side of the Clouds


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After a lifetime of world travel and a retirement spent on the road, Henk and Georgia Parson decided to park their RV in Yosemite and become full-time volunteers. What’s kept them there for 10 years? Find out in this short, charming video, filmed in one of the country’s most stunning national parks.





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National Park Unit Should Remain a Sanctuary for Newly Recovered Species
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National parks are special places; they should serve as safe refuges for native species and especially for those that have just now recovered enough to be taken off the Endangered Species List.
Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for our Military Families at National Parks and Public Lands | The White
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Starting on Armed Forces Day, this Saturday, May 19, the National Parks Service will be offering all active duty military a free annual pass that will grant access to service members and their dependents,to more than 2,000 sites across the country, including National Parks
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