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| 7 Unexpected Victories for Parks and Public Lands |
| In the final days of 2020, Congress passed a massive funding bill that will bring relief to millions of Americans — and a number of significant benefits for national parks across the country.
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| First Native American Chosen for Interior Secretary |
| NPCA strongly supports the nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland to lead the Department of the Interior under the incoming administration.
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| 10 Parks for Every Tree Lover’s List |
| National parks are home to some of the country’s rarest and most remarkable trees. In many cases, these spectacular plants have stood watch over centuries of history. Here are just 10 places that are sure to wow tree lovers everywhere.
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| Why Blue Lake Matters Today |
| 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon signed the Blue Lake Act into law, and we can still see the effects of this shift in policy for Indigenous communities and their lands. NPCA’s Southwest regional director shares a milestone most people have never heard of and why it matters.
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| One Step Closer to Honoring an American Hero |
| Last month, Congress passed the Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools Act, a critical first step toward the possible designation of a new National Park Service site honoring this American hero. One volunteer shares why his legacy of philanthropy and social justice is worth remembering. |
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| Circling the Mountain |
| What draws hikers to the 55-year-old ritual of circumambulating Mount Tamalpais each season? Read the latest issue of National Parks magazine to find out. |
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| True Stories from the Parks |
| Join us on Jan. 28 for a special conversation with Sheridan Steele, former superintendent of Rocky Mountain and Acadia National Parks. Steele will share some of the funny and poignant tales from his new book, "From Bear Dens to the Oval Office: True Stories from My 38 Years Managing National Parks." |
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