Protecting National Parks

CLIMATE CHANGE IN NATIONAL PARKS

NPCA Poll: Parks Unite

NATIONAL CLIMATE POLL

A new poll by the National Parks Conservation Association found that national parks offer physical and political solutions for addressing climate change.

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VISITING NATIONAL PARKS

Parks including Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite are using reservation and timed-entry systems to help manage heavy crowds -- a problem that long preceded the pandemic. While these changes come with growing pains, one happy hiker makes the most of the new policy.

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Hidden Gems

TRAVEL GUIDES

Our national parks are full of hidden gems—special places just off the beaten path that are worth exploring. They’re structures that remind us of history, scenic trails that offer one-of-a-kind views and areas that protect endangered wildlife populations.

Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT NPCA

These values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Future Parks

CAMPAIGN

NPCA believes that as this complex nation continues to grow and evolve, so must its protected lands. All across the country, we’re hearing from communities calling for the creation of new national parks and the expansion of existing park sites in their backyard.