Welcome to Interior Region 1

Interior Region 1--also known as the North Atlantic-Appalachian Region--supports national parks, programs and National Heritage Areas in the northeastern United States from Maine to Virginia. Regional offices in Philadelphia and Boston provide employees with specialized expertise and tools that will foster growth, development, and safety of regional National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers, and partners so that they may better serve the American people and all visitors to our national parks.

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Annual Report 2019

See 2019 highlights of how this region's parks, programs and National Heritage Areas serve visitors.

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Visit the Region

Region 1 has something for everyone: historic sites, outdoor recreation, urban parks and seashore escapes.

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News

News releases from Region 1 or from its predecessor, the NPS Northeast Region.

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Events

Search upcoming events in the region by state.

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Do Business With Us

The region often provides opportunities for leasing of historic buildings, special use permits, and other concessions opportunities.

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Explore Urban Parks

With more than 80% of Americans living in urban areas, urban parks are becoming more important than ever.

Last updated: January 31, 2020

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