National Parks Conservation Association
WEBPlaces Worth Protecting. NPCA has a bold vision for the future of park protection, and we want fellow park supporters and advocates to join us. Find out how you can play a role in protecting America's legacy by helping us ensure that our nation’s most iconic and beloved places are here, and thriving, for generations to come!
Air & Climate Report · National Parks Conservation Association
WEBNPCA advocates for swift action to curb air pollution and limit climate threats affecting people and parks. This report offers an update from our 2019 Polluted Parks report with new data that shows modest improvements. Most importantly, the report demonstrates that we must act now to ensure parks thrive for generations to come.
See a Sky Full of Stars at These Certified Dark-Sky Parks
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Dozens of national parks around the country have earned designations as International Dark Sky Parks and Sanctuaries. These distinctions by DarkSky International recognize exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment.
The Only Marsupial in U.S. National Parks
WEBMay 2, 2018 · The only marsupial anywhere in the country is the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). These two- to three-foot-long mammals are the only animals north of Mexico that carry their young in pouches, a characteristic of marsupials that allows their babies to more fully grow and develop before living independently from their mothers.
National Parks Continue to Set Visitation Records but Remain ...
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Washington, DC – Today the National Park Service (NPS) announced that some of our country’s most iconic national parks experienced record breaking numbers of visitors in 2021, even in the midst of a pandemic. This comes as no surprise as national parks have experienced increased visitation over the past decade.
Essential Paddling Guide: Paddling The Buffalo, America's First ...
WEBFeb 20, 2014 · The following post is reprinted from National Parks Traveler. These stories are part of the new Essential Guide for Paddling the Parks, the first paddling guide to the National Park System that helps you decide which river, lake, or ocean to paddle, how to select an outfitter if necessary, and where to find epic paddling adventures in the parks.. The Buffalo National River, our first national ...
Join - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBTo join NPCA by phone, call us at 1.800.NAT.PARK (1.800.628.7275) between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM (ET), Monday through Thursday. NPCA Member Benefits. Your NPCA membership includes the following: Bring the Parks Home! Enjoy the fascinating world of our parks at home with National Parks, the award-winning quarterly magazine of …
Yosemite - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBInvasive Species. With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world. Seeing the park’s world-famous sights is a transformative experience, from the jaw-dropping El Capitan and Half Dome rising from the valley ...
Climate Action - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBIncreasing land conservation in national park landscapes. to safeguard biodiversity, prevent habitat loss and sequester carbon. Reducing emissions from coal plants, oil and gas development and other industrial polluters of park skies. to restore clean air and a healthy climate. Defending and enforcing environmental laws.
Yellowstone - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBAmerica's first national park is named after the river that runs through it. Within the park's massive boundaries, visitors can find mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and some of the most concentrated geothermal activity in the world. The park has 60% of the world’s geysers, as well as hot springs and mud pots. It is also home to diverse wildlife with the largest concentration of mammals ...
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