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Western National Parks Association is a nonprofit organization assisting the the National Park Service. Known as a "cooperating association," WNPA'S goals include enhancing visitors' understanding and appreciation of public lands by providing a selection of quality, educational materials for sale in many visitor centers. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the association was founded in 1938 as the Southwest Monuments Association to support the interpretive activities of the National Park Service.

To learn more, shop online or become a member, visit www.wnpa.org. Staff are also available by phone during normal business hours at (505)425-8025.

Park staff on horseback, 1910  

Did You Know?
Hired in 1905, Una Roberts may be the very first woman to be employed by the government in a national park. Working as secretary in Platt National Park [the present-day Platt Historic District in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area], Miss Roberts served as acting park superintendent in 1919.
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Last Updated: September 07, 2006 at 18:25 EST