A Call to Action: Success Stories
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016. To us, it's not about cakes and candles — it's about being an organization ready to take on the challenges of our second century. Our blueprint to get there — A Call to Action — outlines the innovative work we want to accomplish. Every partner, program, and park plays a dynamic role in realizing that vision. Take a look at what we're doing and get involved!
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Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Learning to Camp - Alongside the Arctic Ocean
Kids learn about wilderness ethics, backpacking and the National Park Service during a two-day hiking and camping trip in the Western Arctic. Read more
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Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Healthy History Program
Through a grant from the National Park Foundation students experienced history while also learning to engage in healthy physical activity. Read more
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Visitor Use Trends Study
The ongoing Visitor Use Trends Study will give Cedar Breaks' staff a better understanding of how visitors use the monument. Read more
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Night Sky Viewings and Certifications
Cedar Breaks' interpretive programming now includes star viewing. The park continues to work toward certification as an "International Dark Sky Park". Read more
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Glacier National Park
It Is Easy Being Green
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks Apps and Social Media Connections
Cedar Breaks has released 2 digital applications (apps) and has an active social media presence on Facebook. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Students Help Monitor Goat Populations
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Partners in the Parks
In FY12 and FY13, Cedar Breaks hosted two groups from the Partners in the Park s program. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Outdoor Education in Glacier
Provide multiple ways for children to learn about the national parks and what they reveal about nature, the nation’s history, and issues central to our civic life. Read more
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative
The Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC), founded in 2008, is a partnership with Southern Utah University that provides an opportunity for students to intern in public lands. Read more
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Stories of the Past Festival
The annual “Stories of the Past” Festival celebrates a different period of the Cedar Breaks' history each year. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Blackfeet Student Videographers
Glacier launched 25 artist led expeditions that involve youth in creating new expressions of the park experience through fresh perspectives and new technology. Read more
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Aztec Ruins National Monument
Rangers Give a Hundred More Programs in Local Schools
Aztec Ruins has dramatically expanded its educational outreach by providing innovative curriculum-based programs and adopting a class of 2016. Read more
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Saguaro National Park
Camp Moreno: Hispanic Family Overnight Adventure at Saguaro National Park
In October 2012, Saguaro National Park and the Intermountain Region hosted an overnight family camp at the park, with support from Western National Parks Association, the National Park Foundation and Alpino Mountain Sports with families attending from Roskruge K-8 School. Read more
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Saguaro National Park
Barriers to the Wilderness Next Door: Hispanic Community Focus Groups Project
In order to inform Saguaro National Park’s community engagement initiatives, in cooperation with the University of Idaho’s Park Studies Unit, a series of 8 bilingual focus groups were conducted in the greater metropolitan Tucson area with 43 members of the local Hispanic community participating. The results of this research have provided insight to Saguaro National Park about how to more effectively engage the significantly underrepresented local Hispanic community. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Half the Park Happens After Dark
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Saguaro National Park
Rincon Mountain Visitor Center Exhibit Project
In 2012 Saguaro National Park began the process of overhauling the In 2012 Saguaro National Park began the process of overhauling the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center public space, with the generous help of the Friends of Saguaro National Park. Interior renovations to the building were finished in the fall of 2012 and work to design the new exhibits went into contract at the start of FY13. We anticipate installation of the final exhibit collection in the summer of 2014. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Crown of the Continent
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Glacier National Park
Expand Opportunities for Students to Directly Experience National Parks
Glacier provides transportation support for 100,000 students each year to visit national parks through collaboration with the National Park Foundation and other park fundraising partners. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Reaching Visitors Through Poetry and Art
Glacier replaces outdated interpretive panels with new exhibits featuring original artwork and poetry. Read more
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Glacier National Park
Create Deep Connections Between a Younger Generation and Parks
Education interns get on-the-job-experience working with local school groups. Read more
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Heritage Areas
Looking for Lincoln National Heritage Area
Visiting Springfield you will enjoy a wide array of free interpretive experiences at multiple Lincoln historic sites. In addition, costumed interpreters hosted a variety of programs throughout the summer. Read more