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O Say, Can You See the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail?

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With the Olympics in full swing, I can’t help but be glued to the television for every emotional medal ceremony. America’s Olympians stand on the podium, as our national flag, the “Star Spangled Banner,” fills the London arena. There are few prouder moments to be an American. This week in Baltimore, Maryland, the National Park Service and regional partners remembered [...]

Posted on: August 7 2012
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Crown of the Continent Showcases a New Model for Economic Prosperity

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When the folks at Zinc Air were looking to locate their high-tech manufacturing firm, they could have gone head-to-head with other energy innovators down in Phoenix, or in San Francisco, or even in far-flung Zhongguancun (also known as China’s Silicon Valley). Instead, they’ve put down roots in the mountain wilds of the Crown of the Continent—because this spectacular borderland where [...]

Posted on: July 24 2012
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NPCA Urges Congress to Avoid Across-the-Board Budget Cuts to National Parks

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NPCA and other public interest groups concerned about the impact of looming budget cuts to federal programs delivered a letter to Congress and the Obama administration last week urging decision-makers to avert sequestration—the steep mandatory budget cuts that will go into effect this January if lawmakers do not act to prevent them. The sequester would mandate damaging cuts of as [...]

Posted on: July 17 2012
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A Call to Action for the Nation’s Urban Parks

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By Alex Brash, NPCA’s Northeast Regional Director, and Leila Quinn, NPCA Summer Associate The nation’s urban national parks are long-neglected, underfunded, under-used, and often unreachable through public transportation. Yet they are a critical asset that can anchor communities, dramatically improve quality of life, and help maintain our nation’s identity. They are often overlooked compared to iconic western parks like Yellowstone [...]

Posted on: July 16 2012
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Major Victory for Clean Air Will Help Reduce Dangerous Levels of Soot

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Health groups, environmentalists, and state governments won a major victory for clean air last month when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed tighter regulations on one of the most dangerous air pollutants we breathe every day: soot. This victory will not only have a measurable impact in reducing haze and protecting wildlife and plants in national parks; it will [...]

Posted on: July 2 2012
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