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The Power of Parks: Why America’s Best Places Create the Best Memories

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By Jeff Billington, Senior Media Relations Manager National parks are forever. Everything else sure changes, though. People enter and leave our lives, buildings are torn down, fields and forests are developed beyond recognition. But not national parks. They are created to preserve a place or time for perpetuity. One of the reasons I work at NPCA is to consciously help [...]

Posted on: June 18 2013
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Birds—and Birders—Find a Welcome Refuge at Monocacy National Battlefield

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By Nick Lund, Manager, Landscape Conservation Program It’s been nearly 150 years since the clash that transformed some gentle fields in northern Maryland to the hallowed status of Civil War battlefields. More than 2,000 men were wounded or lost their lives during the Battle of Monocacy, where Union troops were able to delay a Confederate march to Washington just long [...]

Posted on: June 12 2013
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Miami Students Celebrate the First Annual Everglades Day with Fishing and Fun

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By Kahlil Kettering, Biscayne Restoration Program Analyst Known for its nightlife, delicious food, and incredible beaches, Miami-Dade County is home to more than 2.5 million people. One of the area’s defining features is the fact that it is bound by two national parks, Biscayne to the east and the Everglades to the west. Even though these amazing, biodiverse natural areas [...]

Posted on: June 11 2013
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Take an Online Tour of a Classic Beach Vacation Spot: Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts

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Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts is a classic summer vacation destination that seemingly has it all, with six beautiful beaches for swimming, hiking paths through marshlands and forests, bicycle trails, charming lighthouses, and even some fascinating history involving transatlantic communication. Each month, NPCA puts together a slideshow exploring one of the 401 amazing sites in our National Park System. [...]

Posted on: June 7 2013
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Take a Hike! 19 Ways to Celebrate National Trails Day

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This Saturday, June 1, is National Trails Day, a perfect excuse to get outside and explore a national park. I asked NPCA staff members to share some of their favorite trails and got 15 emphatic recommendations for amazing hikes around the country, arranged by geographic region below. Share your own favorite trail in the comments! NPCA will also host four [...]

Posted on: May 31 2013
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