Elections can be times of great change and great uncertainty. Election results – for the presidency, for Congress, for state and local offices – could mean monumental changes for us and for our national parks.
Our nation’s history is full of such moments – times when we faced an unclear future. And many of those stories are told through national parks.
Read and share inspiring stories from our parks – stories about the values we share, the many fights for our rights, and the ways parks bring those stories to life:
Podcast Episode A School Year on Wheels
One Minnesota family uprooted their lives to go on a year-long adventure to national parks, building an educational curriculum around the public lands on their trip, and getting a taste of the joys and challenges of “roadschooling.”
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Blog Post
Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea
Pulling water from the Mojave Desert would damage prized national parkland and deepen water insecurity for communities. Here are frequently asked questions about the latest attempt by Cadiz Inc. to…
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Blog Post
Which Presidents Have Created the Most National Monuments?
Presidents from both political parties have used the Antiquities Act to preserve the landscapes and historic places that help tell America's story. Some of these stories are now being threatened…
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Blog Post
Inside the FY26 National Park Service Budget
In January, park advocates across the country celebrated the passage of the fiscal year 2026 funding bill that includes the National Park Service budget. But what does this hard-won funding…
