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Western National Parks Association is a nonprofit organization assisting the the National Park Service. Known as a "cooperating association," WNPA'S goals include enhancing visitors' understanding and appreciation of public lands by providing a selection of quality, educational materials for sale in many visitor centers. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the association was founded in 1938 as the Southwest Monuments Association to support the interpretive activities of the National Park Service.

To learn more, shop online or become a member, visit www.wnpa.org. Staff are also available by phone during normal business hours at (505)425-8025.

Oregon, California, & Mormon emigrants, as well as Pony Express riders traveled over South Pass, Wyoming  

Did You Know?
Until discovered by William Sublette in the 1830s, most Americans thought the Rocky Mountains were impassable. Lewis and Clark passed through the Rockies north of this location, via the Missouri River in 1805.
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Last Updated: September 07, 2006 at 18:25 EST