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Oh Canada!

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:27:16 +0000

Sometimes it feels easy to forget that the national parks spread across our borders. In fact, Canada is home to some of the most stunning parks you have ever seen! Whether you want to explore the forests of Bruce Peninsula, the bears of Vuntut, or the migrating caribou of Ivvavik, Canada's got it all.

Acadia National Park Gets Coined

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:55:37 +0000

Get Ready For Independence Day!

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:05:51 +0000

Bill Could Impair National Parks Across the Country

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:33:06 +0000

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives began consideration of HR 2578, a bill that undermines fundamental protection for dozens of national parks. Below is a statement from the NCPA:

"If enacted, the most far-reaching and extreme provision of this legislation would create a zone within 100 miles of our country's international land border of Mexico and Canada. In this zone, the most basic protections for our national parks, historic sites, and other protected areas may cease to exist at the whim of the Department of Homeland Security. This bill undermines basic national park protections based on the false premise that it is somehow impossible to secure our borders and protect our national heritage at the same time.

"No government agency should be above the law, yet this bill would allow the Department of Homeland Security unfettered authority to ignore laws that protect our fish and wildlife, national parks, forests, and historic sites. Ironically, the federal agency that would receive this unfettered authority said it does not want it, doesn't need it, and shouldn't have it. According to Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano, this legislation "is unnecessary, and it's bad policy." "Multiple national park sites would be threatened under this legislation, including Voyageurs, Glacier , Fort Union Trading Post, Perry's Victory Memorial, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Big Bend, Tumacacori, Saguaro, and Joshua Tree.

"The bill also includes authorization for reconstructing an expensive, little-used route in North Cascades National Park and undermines the National Park Service's carefully drafted plan that protects families visiting Cape Hatteras beaches, as well as nesting shorebirds and turtles, while still allowing vehicle access along much of the national seashore. Congress must vote "NO" on HR 2578 to protect our national heritage and natural resources."

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National Parks, Forests Are Fee-Free For National Get Outdoors Day

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:00:36 +0000

Saturday is National Trails Day!

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:31:54 +0000

The Forgotten Father

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:52:56 +0000

Do you know who George Mason is? To many, he is the forgotten father of the parks. Learn more about the George Mason Memorial and how he impacted the parks we know and love today.

Visiting Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:29:24 +0000

You don't have to be a history buff to learn about past wars. Fresh off Memorial Day is a great time to refresh your memory on the history of those who have fought for our country. Check out the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Washington, D.C., for information on what the war was about and how to pay respect.

Visiting Washington's Memorials

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:15:19 +0000

Grants Awarded to Restore And Establish Trails

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:35:45 +0000