Learn more about NPCA and our work to strengthen and protect America's favorite places.


With more than 1.6 million members and supporters beside us, we are the voice of America’s national parks, working to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations. We celebrate the parks — and work tirelessly to defend them — whether on the ground, in the courtroom or on Capitol Hill.

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These values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and how we do it.

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From our national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and 27 locations nationwide, we call on our program and policy experts, committed volunteers, staff lobbyists, community organizers and communications specialists to inform and inspire the public and to influence decision makers to ensure that our national parks are well protected.

We’ve earned many hard-won victories together — but our national parks face new threats every day. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our national parks, then use your voice to advocate on their behalf.

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  • Blog Post

    Our National Parks Need Sound Science

    Apr 2025 | By Melissa Abdo, Ph.D., Ryan Valdez, Ph.D.

    The National Park System’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural and historic sites serve as living laboratories for science and discovery that help safeguard our nation’s legacy. Yet today, conservation and research…

  • Blog Post

    4 Activities for Connecting Your Family to Nature

    Apr 2025 | By Alana Garibaldi

    Try these fun ways to engage the whole family next time you’re exploring your favorite national park or place in nature.

  • Blog Post

    Helene Recovery, 7 Months After the Storm

    Apr 2025 | By Linda Coutant

    Recovery is underway at national park sites hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. We offer updates as visitors consider spring and summer travel.