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Organization Forms to Promote Expansion of National Park System

We've had this discussion before. There are many, many places across the United States that are not, but should be, part of the National Park System. Places like the North Woods of Maine. The area surrounding Blackwater Falls in West Virginia. Sections of the San Rafael Swell in Utah. Now there's an independent group working to see such places added to the system.

Grant From Friends Group Helps Preserve Night Skies Over Big Bend National Park

It's no secret the National Park Service lacks the budget it needs to properly take care of the 391 units of the National Park System. Thankfully, there are groups such as Friends of Big Bend to help meet some of the needs, such as improved lighting to help minimize light pollution at Big Bend National Park.

Gateway National Recreation Area Working on General Management Plan; Where Does Commercialism Fit?

While many businesses do annual planning meetings to move their vision forward, national parks typically operate under General Management Plans that remain in effect for ten, 20, or more years. Which makes it particularly important for park goers to both follow this process and provide input. If you frequent Gateway National Recreation Area in the greater New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, now is your chance to weigh in.