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Every Kid in a Park Brings History to Life - Archive
Four students in a field display rectangular park passes as a park ranger stands in the background.
9/6/2016
Portland school librarian Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn is teaching her students about history and nature by bringing national parks into the classroom through Every Kid in a Park. The program gives every fourth grader in America a free pass to visit public lands and waters nationwide.   
The Threat of Invasive Species - Archive
Small stripped mussels cling together on a piece of marine equipment.
9/2/2016
If left to spread, invasive species can cost billions of dollars to manage and can have devastating consequences on the Nation’s ecosystems, economy, and human health. 
Celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service - Archive
Sunbeams shine on mountains while a river snakes through a shaded valley below
8/22/2016
Sally Jewell
From the halls of an Arkansas high school that forever changed the course of the nation’s ongoing fight for racial equality to glaciers melting at alarming rates because of climate change in Glacier National Park to the Roosevelt Arch, gateway to America’s first national park — this week I will visit public lands across the country to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. With more than 400 places that make up the most incredible park system on the planet, these natural, historical and cultural treasures show the wide range of what the National Park Service preserves, promotes and protects for future generations to enjoy.
Turning 100: Major Milestones in the National Park Service - Archive
light steams through the clouds into a valley
8/22/2016
Looking back at some of the top moments that shaped the National Park Service’s 100 years of conservation.
Profile: Deep in the Heart of Coal Country - Archive
Secretary Jewell (center) and Mark Kwisnek (right) meet in Ehrenfeld, P.A.
8/18/2016
Mark Kwisnek has been a coal miner for more than 40 years. He works in a profession that’s undergoing a serious transformation but one that also has some interesting opportunities ahead focused on smart reclamation and revitalization efforts.
Getting Youth Outdoors in 50 Cities Across the U.S. - Archive
As part of YMCA Junior Park Ranger camps, kids paddle along a waterway in large canoes. Photo courtesy of Jeanne Salmon.
8/1/2016
Interior is leading a nationwide movement to inspire millions of young people in urban areas to play, learn, serve and work in the great outdoors.
Ghosts of the Prairie: The Reintroduction of the Black-footed Ferret - Archive
Three black-footed ferrets peak out of a hole in the ground.
7/29/2016
Learn how the black-footed ferret went from the ghost of the prairie to a triumph in endangered species conservation.
Northern Stars: Youth bring energy and creativity to conservation in Alaska - Archive
Deputy Secretary Mike Connor talks with a young female park ranger in front of a lake.
7/25/2016
Michael Connor, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
We're committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspiring lifelong stewardship of the environment by engaging young people in hands-on service to our public lands and waters.
Pokémon -- Their Top 5 American Cousins and where to find them - Archive
Pikachu and a Deer Mouse, with a lightning bolt dividing their images
7/25/2016
Larry Gillick, Deputy Director of Digital Strategy, U.S. Department of the Interior
It’s time to meet the American cousins to some of our favorite Pokémon, and learn where on America's Public Lands that we can find them.
Wildfires Heat Up Across the West - Archive
A firefighter walks through burning thorns
7/19/2016
Climate change increasing the number and severity of wildfires across the West.
Building History: Architecture in National Parks - Archive
The long rectangular Lincoln Memorial is lined with columns and lit with yellow lights against a dark blue sky.
7/11/2016
Many of the 412 locations in the National Park System include historic buildings that tell fascinating stories of the people who built them and how they were used. Check out this blog to see stunning examples of important architecture in national parks and find a site near you!
Hit the Road with 8 of America’s Best Drives - Archive
A two lane road twists and turns along a mountain path as the sun rises in the distance.
6/27/2016
This year, hit the road, take advantage of the scenic lookouts and pull-offs along the way and immerse yourself in some of the best views this country has to offer.
Changing Fear to Passion for the Great Outdoors - Archive
Two young men paddling a kayak across a lake in Alaska.
6/22/2016
Let me tell you about how I went from being afraid of the outdoors to working to connect my generation with nature.
Be a Citizen Scientist for a Day - Archive
Devils Tower National Monument staff holds a porcupine to collect data during the park's bioblitz. Photo by National Park Service.
6/6/2016
Even if being a scientist isn’t your day job, there are lots of ways to contribute to scientific research and help make a difference on America's public lands.
10 of the Greatest #WildlifeWin Stories of All Time - Archive
A close up shot of a bald eagle looking at the camera.
5/17/2016
Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act has helped preserve vanishing plants and animals for future generations -- making it the ultimate tool in achieving a #WildlifeWin.

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