What to expect at national parks this summer: big crowds, fewer reservation rules, and a less predictable visit By Kelsey Vlamis The National Park Service is heading into peak summer with fewer permanent staff and looser crowd-control rules at some of its most popular parks. Advocacy groups say that the combination has already led to
Coalition Urges NCPC to Delay Approval of Proposed Monumental Arch Pending Full Historic and Environmental Review
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION – NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW July 2, 2026 National Capital Planning Commission Subject: Item #8778 – Proposed approval of preliminary and final site and building plans for new Monumental Arch The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (Coalition) is comprised of more than 5,000 members, all of whom are retired, former, or