/tags/national-parks-conservation-association-npca National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:37:38 GMT /regional-news/2023-08-24/visitor-spending-near-national-parks-hits-all-time-high-boosting-economy A new report shows that visitors to national parks spent a record amount in surrounding communities last year, providing a major economic boost to those areas. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:37:38 GMT /regional-news/2023-08-24/visitor-spending-near-national-parks-hits-all-time-high-boosting-economy Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels The National Park Service released visitation statistics this week showing that five of the top 15 most-visited parks in 2022 are in the Mountain West. Big crowds can put pressure on national parks, though. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:55:04 GMT /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-02-06/national-park-service-studies-pile-up-as-congress-orders-a-review-of-potential-sites The National Park Service is behind on studying 28 potential sites to add to its system. Two of them are in the Mountain West. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:26:30 GMT /news/2023-02-06/national-park-service-studies-pile-up-as-congress-orders-a-review-of-potential-sites Emma VandenEinde /news/2022-12-16/whats-next-for-amache-under-the-national-park-service The process of getting Amache under the National Park Service umbrella involved years of effort. It means more funding for preservation in the short term. But no matter who administers the site, everyone involved hopes the survivors – and their stories – stay front and center. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:15:00 GMT /news/2022-12-16/whats-next-for-amache-under-the-national-park-service Emma VandenEinde