National Parks Conservation Association

Do you know the story of the woman who urged five presidents to designate Thanksgiving as a national holiday - finally succeeding with Abraham Lincoln? Fun fact: it's the same person who wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb"!

From stopping oil and gas leases that would destroy precious cultural sites at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, to saving the watershed and bears from the Pebble Mine at Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks, to preserving marine life at Biscayne National Park, we at the National Parks Conservation Association are always at the front lines of national park protection. Our dedication doesn’t stop at national park borders because we know that what happens immediately outside of park boundaries, also affects the wildlife, nature and cultural artifacts inside parks. Help us conserve connected landscapes that Protect America’s Legacy and allow national parks to thrive for the next 100 years: https://bit.ly/3AQzC7o

At the National Parks Conservation Association, our goal is to help parks thrive for the next 100 years – it’s an inspiring mission, but what does it mean? For us, it starts with four things: • Conserving Landscapes • Creating and Launching Parks • Securing Park Funding • Preserving History and Culture And together, this is how we’re Protecting America’s Legacy of national parks. Learn more about our ambitious fundraising campaign to help parks thrive for the next 100 years – and the progress we’ve made so far: https://bit.ly/49A78Kn

This weekend would have been Mamie Till-Mobley's 103rd birthday. Mamie forever changed the course of the civil rights movement in the United States, and NPCA is proud to have advocated to preserve her legacy with a park site: the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. On our blog, learn about this matriarch of the civil rights movement and how her reaction to her son's brutal murder galvanized a nation. #ParkForTill #EmmettTill #MamieTillMobley #ProtectOurParks #NationalParks #CivilRights

Please join us in celebrating Dave Hallac, recipient of NPCA's Stephen T. Mather Award! Hallac is Superintendent of the Outer Banks Group of National Parks and has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to protecting unique national park resources at all odds. Hallac has directed climate mitigation efforts around the Ocracoke Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Marina, maintenance and restoration of iconic structures like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and 60-foot Wright Brothers Monument, the establishment and interpretation of the Lost Colony’s Freedom Trail, and much more. Congratulations, David! #Conservationist #ConservationInAction #CliamteChange #parkprotectors #parkprotection #nationalparknews #accolades

BREAKING PARK NEWS: Bill introduced to invest $11.2 billion in our national parks, building on the soaring success of #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct. This funding would fix crumbling roads and decaying facilities, making parks more accessible and safer for all. The bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Angus King, Kevin Cramer, and Mark Warner could extend park maintenance funding, a fundamental step to ensuring our national parks exist for the next generation to experience and enjoy. From Theresa Pierno, NPCA President and CEO: “NPCA has worked tirelessly with our congressional champions and many partners and communities across the country to make possible this reinvestment in our national parks and public lands. Our national parks need and deserve this investment, and so do all the people who care for these places." #ParkFunding #NationalParkNews #NationalParks #Conservation

"The reservation system at Arches takes the guesswork out of whether you’ll be able to visit, and it helps Arches use its limited staff and resources for more national park protection and less traffic management. Our national parks are revered as 'forever places,' and with that important title comes the responsibility to support commonsense improvements today that ensure these incredible places stay protected for future generations." NPCA's Cassidy Jones, a lifelong Utahn, shares how planning a trip to Arches has changed over the past few years, and how reservations make sure the community has long-term plan to succeed alongside the park. #Utah #UtahParks #ProtectOurParks #TimedEntry #NationalParks #SaltLakeTribune"

If you've enjoyed Arches National Park without wondering if the entrance gates will be open or struggling to find parking instead of spending time on trails, you can thank timed-entry reservations. Now, we have the opportunity to finalize timed-entry reservations at Arches National Park, maximizing visitor use while protecting the park's invaluable resources. Arches National Park has worked hard for years to address crowding and congestion. Timed-entry best solves these problems, from major trail congestion to unpredictable entrance closures. Join NPCA in calling on the National Park Service to swiftly finalize timed-entry at Arches to ensure this sensitive landscape stays protected for future generations. https://lnkd.in/eu4UvsNa #ArchesNationalPark #Arches #Utah #NationalParkNews #ProtectOurParks #Conservation

It's time to urge Congress to extend Great American Outdoors Act funding and invest in fixing our parks! So far GAOA has fixed trails at Mammoth Cave, replaced a failing water system at Organ Pipe, and enhanced campgrounds at Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, and Mount Rainier. But there are thousands of projects still on our list. Join NPCA in calling on Congress to address our national parks' backlog of repair needs. #FixOurParks #GAOA #ParkFunding #NationalParks

National parks are one of the few issues that transcend politics and unite the country. After a divisive election, prioritizing parks is one of the best ways to bring people together. Join NPCA in calling on President-Elect Trump to protect and fund our national parks, and the many habitats and stories within them. #ProtectOurParks #ParkProtector #NationalParks