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Bandelier National Monument, located in northwestern New Mexico, is a beautiful and significant cultural site, preserving centuries of art and architecture from human inhabitants, dating back more than 11,000 years. Encompassing more than 33,000...

Hello everyone, The weather has finally started to recognize that fall is here, with winter not too far behind. The sizzling hot temperatures in the Southwest have started to mellow. In some areas of the Northwest, snow activity began as early as...

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in northwestern New Mexico, is a fascinating cultural site, offering a glimpse into the ancient civilization of the Ancestral Puebloans. Spread over a vast expanse of canyon and mesa country, this...

TUCSON, Ariz., October 11—Western National Parks Association (WNPA), a leader in conservation, education, and interpretive retail, celebrates the season with a fall promotion that runs from October 16 to October 29. To celebrate the joy of hiking in...

Fall often evokes images of cuddling up by a cozy fire with your favorite fall-themed beverage. This year, enjoy that pumpkin-spiced latte or hot apple cider after a day of hiking in beautiful weather and striking autumn hues. In the spirit of the...

TUCSON, Ariz.—October 4–Western National Parks Association(WNPA) will open this year’s submission cycle for its awards, grants, and scholarships starting October 2. With multiyear research grant opportunities, as well as awards and scholarships for...

On October 25, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge designated, “a limestone cavern known as the Carlsbad Cave, of extraordinary proportions and of unusual beauty and variety of natural decoration,” as the National Park Service’s newest National Monument...

National Public Lands Day first started in 1994 and is traditionally the single largest day for volunteer efforts, many of the events taking place on public lands like Big Thicket National Preserve. Over the past five years, Big Thicket has been...

I am consistently inspired by the amazing work our team does to advance our mission to support each of our more than 70 parks throughout the West. I am able to dedicate myself more deeply to our work because I know I am on a team of passionate and...

As WNPA commemorates the 100th anniversary of national park cooperating associations, we remember the rich history of these invaluable organizations that have played a significant role in preserving and enriching the nation’s most treasured natural...