Press Room

A proposed regulation will be released on April 30, that, if approved, would allow for loaded, concealed handguns in national parks. CNPSR released the following statement about the proposed regulation.

WASHINGTON, D.C.///March 12, 2008///The 640-member Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR) today warned that the integrity of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania is at risk because of a proposed development plan for 78 privately held acres within the boundaries of the park. CNPSR urged the U.S. Department of Interior and National Park Service (NPS) to break their silence and speak out against the unfolding “siege” on Valley Forge.

Prior to a possible vote this week, the 635-member Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR) today warned the U.S. Senate about an expected amendment to S. 2483 that would bar the U.S. Secretary of the Interior from continuing to enforce current rules that allow gun owners to have their guns unloaded and stored while visiting national parks.

Few people work harder at protecting park values than Kristen Brengel, who has worked tirelessly for a number of years to preserve the values of the National Park System.

CNPSR releases its "2008 Wish List" identifying actions that will help the NPS meet its mission and its obligation to the American people.

CNPSR DISTRIBUTES MEDIA RELEASE - LBJ National and State Historical Parks legacy in jeopardy less than one half year after passing of "Lady Bird" Johnson.

NPS RELEASES RECORD OF DECISION ON YELLOWSTONE/GRAND TETON WINTER USE. CNPSR issues a media release opposing the selection of 540 snowmobiles per day in Yellowstone based on decision being contrary to science and to NPS Management Policies.

CNPSR DISTRIBUTES MEDIA RELEASE ON UPCOMING NPS ANNIVERSARY AND UNMET NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARKS Release describes "yardstick" for evaluating whether new funding proposals for national parks are adequate and properly directed.

CNPSR DISTRIBUTES MEDIA RELEASE ON SAFE HIKING PRACTICES AS SUMMER HIKING SEASON GETS UNDERWAY Release describes five tips to avoid problems and make hiking adventures more safe and fun.

BiPartisan 7 out of 8 Living Former National Park Service Directors Urge Interior Secretary Kempthorne to Change Course on Yellowstone Snowmobiles, March 26, 2007. Former Leaders Praise Administration's Requested Park Funding Increase, But Caution That Allowing Additional Yellowstone Snowmobiles Would "Radically Contravene" Kempthorne Pledge.