9 Spooky National Park Sites

FEATURED PARKS 9 Spooky National Park Sites © Tsebourn/Dreamstime As the days get shorter, the nights get spookier—at least during the month of October. If you’re looking for a few mysterious places to explore before telling ghost stories by the campfire, these quaint and curious settings offer tricks and treats for an eerie autumn mood. View the slideshow » shared from Donate! TOP STORIES © NPCA Help Preserve the Birthplace of the Modern LGBT Movement On June 28, 1969, a group of patrons at the Stonewall Inn in New York City made history by fighting back against years of discrimination and harassment by police. Now, NPCA is leading the charge to designate Stonewall as the first site in the National Park System dedicated to the struggle for LGBT civil rights. Sign our petition to show your support! Learn more and take action » National Park Service photo Fight Fire with Funding … and More Fire Record heat and drought have made 2015 one of the worst years for wildfires in recent memory. People, homes, and parks have all suffered drastically as a result. Personnel on the front lines of these disasters need more funding to fight these fires in the short term, and land managers need support for responsible approaches to managing fires in the long term—before they get out of control. Learn more » © David Lamfrom/NPCA Three New National Monuments in the California Desert? Deserts are vibrant ecosystems with diverse life and landscapes—yet California's landmark desert parks face a multitude of threats. Now, a key senator is calling on President Obama to protect three critical places using the Antiquities Act. See the sites and take action to support protection efforts! Learn more and take action » TRIVIA CHALLENGE © Todd Christopher/NPCA The National Park That Graced 10 Million Albums Popular culture often features national parks in striking and unusual ways. One Grammy Award-winning album of the year even featured a national park prominently on its cover. Can you name this album? Hint: It took over the airwaves in 1987 and launched four European rockers into super-stardom. Get the answer » Explore Death Valley on a Bicycle  Do you enjoy cycling? Have you always wanted to explore Death Valley? Join fellow NPCA supporters and staff for a 4-day charitable ride next February as we “Pedal for the Parks” on this exciting new Climate Ride. Get full trip details » Support National Parks While You Work Payroll deduction plans are an easy way to put your support where it matters most, and just a small amount each pay period can make a world of difference. Learn how you can support NPCA through the Combined Federal Campaign (#12069) or EarthShare. Learn more » National Parks Magazine Want more in-depth national park news? Read NPCA’s award-winning National Parks magazine. Read more » Quote of the Month "I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list." -Susan Sontag Park Notes is a publication of the National Parks Conservation Association National Parks Conservation Association © 2014 All rights reserved 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001-3723 800.NAT.PARK npca@npca.org Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram

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