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All of us at NPCA hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place.

FEATURED STORY

National Parks -- from a Distance

8 ways to enjoy the places you love from the safety of your home.

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TOP STORIES

NPCA Urges Park Visitors to Take Precautions as Pandemic Worsens

People are visiting national parks despite the COVID-19 public health crisis, but is it safe? Questions to ask and issues to consider before putting yourself and park staff at risk.

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An Ongoing List of National Park Closures

Superintendents continue to close national park sites or facilities within parks in response to coronavirus-related safety concerns.

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Misplaced Priorities

Why is the administration moving forward on oil and gas leasing and other development projects on public lands while the nation struggles to meet its basic needs? NPCA asks the federal government to pause public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Recommended Reading

If you can't get to a national park, one of the next best activities is reading about them. NPCA's senior director of cultural resources recommends 10 works of nonfiction that will deepen your appreciation for pivotal events in American history and the national park sites that commemorate them.

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Homecoming

Forty years after completing the Appalachian Trail, nine hikers reunited in Maine. How had walking those 2,193 miles changed the course of their lives? Read this and more in the latest issue of National Parks magazine.

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TRIVIA CHALLENGE

One Park's Horrific Past

A century ago, a site with Native American earthen mounds became a hotspot of the Spanish influenza pandemic. More than 5,000 people were infected, and nearly 1,800 died. The site is now part of the National Park System. Do you know which park?

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Travel Program Update

NPCA and its travel partners are monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic to
determine when it will be safe to resume operations. Public safety is
our first priority, and we will continue to assess conditions as they
evolve. If you have concerns about an upcoming trip, please contact
[email protected] or call 202-454-3305.

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Quote of the Month

"Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light."
-- Theodore Roethke, American poet


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