A friend of mine (Annie) just returned from a trip to Savannah, Georgia. Annie and her husband loved the graceful architecture, gorgeous green spaces, and the creative and fresh meals
Focus on Friends: St. Croix River Association
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our Focus on Friends blog series. We are truly excited to bring you this guest blog post by Emilee Martell, an AmeriCorps VISTA member
The Great Outdoors
The arrival of June is a goldmine for outdoor enthusiasts. Not only has June been christened Great Outdoors month, June is also known as National Camping month. I suppose the two
The Road Less Traveled
Cue the music… school’s out for summer and we’ve officially entered vacation season. Families across the country are planning their adventures, booking flights and mapping out road trips. Some hit
LWCF and the Push for Funding
May 14, 2019 There’s been some movement on appropriations for fiscal year 2020 (FY20) in recent days. Last week, Secretary Bernhardt testified before the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee.
The National Parks and Our American Story
May 10, 2019 Mikah Meyer recently wrapped up an extraordinary journey; he visited all 419 units of the national park service in a three-year span. Meyer’s odyssey was a tribute
Focus on Friends
While national parks do an admirable job of upholding their mission and responsibilities, they can’t take care of our irreplaceable natural resources and our nation’s stories and heritage alone.
Making it Count
April 3, 2019 Making it Count The Coalition has come a long way since it’s inception in 2003. What was the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees has become the
Let’s Talk Budget
February 26, 2019 Let’s Talk Budget The recent government shutdown continues to have far-reaching impacts on our national parks and national park service employees. And it continues to impact the
The Unseen Impacts
February 8, 2019 The Unseen Impacts “The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.” Thomas Jefferson The damage
Protecting Alaska’s Carnivores
Protecting Alaska’s Carnivores January 31, 2019 Guest Blogger: Sanford (Sandy) Rabinowitch To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. – John Muir
The Power of Presidential Sites
The Power of Presidential Sites The recent death of former President George H.W. Bush was a temporarily unifying moment for our divided country. His funeral brought together members of both
Help Us Continue To Protect Our Parks
Help Us Continue To Protect Our Parks Just a quick note that our annual Giving Campaign has officially begun. Our current members have already received an email and you’ll receive
Interview with Phil Francis, Board Chair for the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks
An Interview with Phil Francis, Board Chair for the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks “As a retiree, I knew that I wanted to protect the NPS, its parks and
Fall for a National Park
Autumn is a magical time of year. The brilliant colors are awe-inspiring and there’s something about a chill in the air that feels invigorating. It’s a time to slow down and appreciate the ephemeral beauty of nature, to enjoy the great outdoors before the impending cold of winter.
Hispanic Heritage Month and our National Parks
Hispanic Heritage Month and our National Parks Our national parks are often referred to as America’s Best Idea and they have been set aside for the enjoyment of everyone. People
Help Protect our Public Lands on National Public Lands Day
Help Protect our Public Lands on National Public Lands Day Once our natural splendor is destroyed, it can never be recaptured. And once man can no longer walk with beauty
Updates on the LWCF and Maintenance Backlog
I’m Just A Bill… Updates on the LWCF and Maintenance Backlog With the recent (and rare) good news on the progress of bills set to address the deferred maintenance and