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The Graying of National Park Visitors

The average visitor to some of the nation’s parks and wilderness areas is getting grayer, prompting a new emphasis on getting young people to unplug and head outdoors. “Without a generation of kids who have had good experiences with national … Continue reading

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Nature Valley Supports National Parks through Preserve the Parks Program

Commonly referred to as “America’s best idea,” the national parks are awe-inspiring places that provide a deep connection to our country’s heritage, and to nature. Nature Valley, a longtime supporter of national park preservation through its “Preserve the Parks” program—now … Continue reading

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Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Proposed

The proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area not only would act as a Houston-area storm buffer but would triple tourism and quadruple its economic impact in a decade, according to a recent study sponsored by the National Parks Conservation … Continue reading

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Name Change Proposed for Ross Lake National Recreation Area

A name change, wilderness and wild and scenic river designation, and improved visitor services are all provided for in the National Park Service’s final general management plan/environmental impact statement on the Ross Lake National Recreation Area (NRA) in the state … Continue reading

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More Gifts That Keeps on Giving

The Christmas countdown continues! While the holidays bring with it lots of love, time spent with family and friends, good food, and more, it can also bring stress—most from the gift exchange. Trying to find the perfect gift for someone … Continue reading

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NPS Status Recommended for Valles Caldera

Valles Caldera National Preserve is an ecologically rich 89,000-acre swath of land in northwest New Mexico, one with a long human history and with a spectacular history of volcanism. And it’s an area that National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) officials … Continue reading

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