With all that overwhelming natural splendor, it’s easy to forget that the National Park System also preserves a wealth of other things and places. In fact, there are literally thousands of Native American heritage and cultural sites in America’s national parks, preserving archaeological sites, battlefields and cultural landmarks.
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Native Women’s Wilderness In November, for Native American Heritage Month, we’re sharing another installment in our community effort to showcase organizations promoting social justice and more …
This news story about the EPA’s new step to protect the Bristol Bay Watershed from Pebble Mine development is based on a September 9, 2021 Environmental Protection Agency press release. …
The White House announced the intent to nominate Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III, a Native American, as the 19th director of the National Park Service. The nomination will now go to the U.S. Senate for consideration. If confirmed, he’d be the first Native American to serve as the head of the NPS.
Yellowstone National Park engages associated Native American Tribes to expand tribal presence in the national park, after almost 150 years of underrepresentation. Read how the park and Tribes collaborate, from wildlife management to college studies and tribal stories, in this blog post.
Our public lands should be enjoyed by all of us, but when we look into who is getting access to our lands, we see alarmingly disproportionate statistics that highlight a gap between demographics and park visitations. As national park enthusiasts and outdoor recreation advocates, we are committed to addressing racism within our industry. This post outlines how we’re planning to do this.
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