Parks

National, state, and local parks, as well as forests, wildlife preserves, national recreation areas, and museums: there are so many special places around the world worth exploring and protecting. Learn more about them and the people who care for them.

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When we don’t understand history, we are destined to repeat it. This is a reality we are seeing play out right in front of our eyes.

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The Trump Administration wants to steal public lands. They mistreat federal workers who protect those lands with one goal: to make them quit.

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America is divided. Let’s create a modern national service program that would unite us in a common goal--protecting our public lands.

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Yes you read that correctly. And no it is not a dystopian science fiction plot. It is reality. Here’s what’s happening.

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One brave NPS staff person revealed how visitors are responding to Trump's call for public comments, and the results are not what he wanted.

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A trip to Camp Nelson National Monument unexpectedly led me on an emotional journey through the places and people that have shaped my life.

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The Trump Administration wants to eliminate hundreds of America's national historical and cultural parks. Here's why.

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Trans Americans are Americans. Their stories should be included in NPS history, and, until recently, they were.

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National parks shouldn't be given to states, but Trump's budget would do just that. Here's why it's wrong (and what he really wants).

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Trump is cutting 350 national parks. His new budget proposal says he's giving them to states. But he's slashing state funding too.

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I am still hopeful about US national parks because of park staff. Their dedication, stewardship, and love for parks hasn't changed.

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How can you be a respectful national park visitor while parks are experiencing staffing shortages or other crises? Here are seven tips.