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The Longest Government Shutdown in US History Has Ended. What’s Next for National Parks?

After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, NPCA breaks down the impact to national parks and what’s next for ...
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Indigenous Earthworks and Where to See Them

Indigenous earthworks once dotted a large section of North America. The National Park Service preserves and interprets some ...
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Proposed Assault on Endangered Species Act Would Push Park Wildlife Toward Extinction

The proposed changes, coupled with the mass firing of dedicated staff at US Fish and Wildlife and the National Park Service, ...
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‘Nobody Wants This’: New Poll Finds Majority of Americans Oppose Attacks on National Parks and Park Staff

This poll reaffirms that Americans are united in their support for our national parks. Protecting our national parks is a ...
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2025 Holiday Gift Ideas from NPCA Experts

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the park lover in your life? NPCA staff and volunteers share their top gift ...
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Nobody Wants This: New Poll Finds Majority of Americans Oppose Attacks on National Parks and Park Staff

More than 2/3 of Americans surveyed oppose the president’s proposed budget cuts, while only 16% support cutting park staff. The national poll comes as national parks struggle under massive staffing ...
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Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters

This historic yellow mansion in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was home to one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and ...
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Battle Lines

For decades, advocates have defended Manassas National Battlefield Park from one threat after another. Now with the specter of a massive data center project looming, they may be facing their biggest ...
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Jonathan Smajda

Jonathan Smajda is excited to be a part of the NPCA's 2025 Young Leader's Council for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Jonathan graduated from Duquesne University ...