#national-park-service

#national-park-service

RICHMOND Marking the 109th birthday of the National Park Service, Bay Area political leaders, historians, parks experts and residents rallied Monday for the preservation of the diverse history told through lands they say are under threat by the Trump administration. Dozens gathered outside the visitor center at the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, offering a collective voice against what they described as an extremist agenda to defund national parks and erase the history they honor.

The proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration could eliminate $900 million for national park operations, severely impacting the management and accessibility of public lands.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announces pre-orders for a Stumpy bobblehead, celebrating the legacy of the resilient tree removed from the Tidal Basin.

The National Park Service now oversees the Vanderbilt Mansion, which was built in the 1890s by Frederick Vanderbilt on a stunning 153-acre estate.

Each April, the National Park Service celebrates National Park Week with daily programming and special events, and free admission on April 19, 2025.

Many employees who have been let go are newer to the National Park Service. A buyout offer is also still in progress.