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!
Careers - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBRecognition, Compensation and Impact. Recognition for your performance and growth is a large part of our employment proposition and we promote an environment that acknowledges high performance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including a four-day, 32-hour work week, paid sabbaticals for staff …
NPCA’s Writing on National Parks
WEBPress Release Parks Group Welcomes Western Solar Plan, Calls for Responsible Development to Protect National Parks and Surrounding Landscapes Aug 2024 “We see the dramatic impact of climate change on our national parks every day. That’s why we need a transition to renewable energy that makes sure solar development is sited quickly and where it makes the most sense, minimizing harm to ...
Our Story - National Parks Conservation Association
WEBWith more than 1.6 million members and supporters beside us, we are the voice of America’s national parks, working to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations. We celebrate the parks — and work tirelessly to defend them — whether on the ground, in the courtroom or on ...
The Oldest River in North America? - National Parks Conservation ...
WEBAug 2, 2021 · Some of the oldest rivers in the world include Australia’s Finke River and Western Europe’s Meuse. In North America, the New River, a Wild and Scenic River with 53 miles designated as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is generally regarded as the most ancient, along with the Kanawha and French Broad Rivers.
See a Sky Full of Stars at These Certified Dark-Sky Parks
WEBThese 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. In late 2023, Saguaro National Park in Arizona earned certification as an Urban Night Sky ...
How National Parks and Monuments Are Designated
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Yellowstone National Park became the world’s first national park in 1872, with 2.2 million acres of geothermal and geological wonders. Soon afterward, the U.S. Congress soon began designating wilderness areas and historic sites to be administered by the Department of the Interior, such as Wind Cave’s prairieland and massive cave system in South Dakota, the forests and wildlife of Mount ...
An Insider's Guide to Gettysburg & Beyond
WEBGettysburg National Military Park was established in 1895 to commemorate an 1863 battle that turned the tides of the Civil War. Situated in rural southern Pennsylvania, this landscape was once a hub for settlers, travelers and traders before bearing witness to the war’s deadliest clash. Today, the park all but surrounds the town of Gettysburg ...
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. Bring the Parks Home! Enjoy the fascinating world of our parks at home with National Parks, the award-winning quarterly magazine of the National Parks Conservation Association. Enrich Your Travels!
The Long Road to Recovery at Yellowstone
WEBFloods washed out the North Entrance Road to Yellowstone on June 13, 2022, among the miles of roadways that were damaged or destroyed. Severe flooding had unprecedented consequences for the greater Yellowstone region earlier this month, as rushing waters caused miles of roadways to collapse, homes and …