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In the shadow of the growing metropolis of Tucson, Saguaro National Park attracts more than a million visitors each year who come to savor the desert wilderness and 165 miles of trails. But skyglow—from all those urban lights—is threatening the night sky, dimming the dazzling skein of stars that stretches overhead. Through a series of acquisitions, Trust for Public Land is protecting sensitive lands while preserving the celestial landscape. |
Photo credit: Jerry and Marcy Monkman, Christi Cooper-Kuhn, Andy Richter, Matt / Unsplash |
Autumn color abounds at TPL-protected places around the country. From Maine to Montana, we’ve got inspo for your next road trip, paddling spot, or hiking destination—or, at the very least, some great fodder for an afternoon of desktop daydreaming. |
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National Public Lands Day is this Saturday, and our friends at Backroads active travel company want to help you celebrate. Through September 23, Backroads will match gifts, up to $5,000! Your contribution will help launch new projects—from national park expansions and trail developments to Community Schoolyards® projects and parks! |
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This National Public Lands Day, everyone gets free entry into our national parks. With over 300 parks across the country, in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, there’s an outdoor space for everyone. See NPS parks where TPL has made a difference. |
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This month, we’re partnering with Backroads, the leader in active travel, to celebrate the joy of spending time outside. In honor of National Public Lands Day, you can enter for a chance to win a Backroads U.S.-based trip savings voucher for two, valued at $10,000 USD! |
We asked readers to describe their ideal “park of the future.” It turns out a lot of the features on their wish lists already exist in TPL green spaces around the country. Take a tour of tomorrow’s parks, today. |
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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured in a future newsletter. |
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Photo credit: Sharon Mollerus/ Flickr |
The massacre in the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921 is overlooked in our country's history, even though it spurred long-lasting effects on generations of Black residents of Oklahoma and beyond. It is well past time that Black Wall Street becomes recognized as a symbol of Black excellence and enterprise; urge President Biden to preserve it as a national monument today! |
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Estate planning can be a difficult topic—but we have the resources to help. Download our estate planning toolkit to learn about planning your estate, making your will, navigating the complexities of loved ones’ estates, and leaving a legacy with TPL. |
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Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors that help increase our impact through philanthropy, advocacy, connections, and strategic guidance. |
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In 2023, we reflect on and celebrate our first 50 years of impact, and we look ahead at the work still to be done. From protecting unspoiled lands, building parks and trails, and transforming schoolyards, we strive to create healthy, equitable communities for everyone. |
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