Need A Map?—If you want a free map of the national parks, or want to help preserve the parks, please call 1-800-NAT-PARK. (NAPSA)—If you plan to visit one of the national parks this year, you’re not alone. An estimated 300 million visitors will be joining you. To help protect our national treasures, the National Parks Conservation Association offers these simple suggestions. Walk Softly Collect park memories and photographs but not plants and other artifacts. Illegal removal of plants and other artifacts may seem insignificant on an individ- ual level, but the most popular parks receive millions of visitors each year and thelosses add up. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conserve water, electricity, and other resources. In arid regions, be conscious of water use. Leave Your Vehicle Behind Consider riding bicycles and public transportation when you can. Some parks, such as Denali in Alaska, Zion in Utah, and Acadia in Maine, are providing mass transit to reduce the effects of motor vehicle pollution. Stop Alien Invasions Accidental transport of plants or animals can harm plants and wildlife in the parks. Never release fish, turtles or other ani- mals into national parks. Always remember to clean up after your pet. Vote Urgeelected officials to protect national parks. We do not own the parks; we borrow them from future generations. Rediscover Your History Learn how the National Park Service commemorates American landmarks and tells our nation’s stories. The park system includes two dozen battlefield sites and more than 100 historic sites. Volunteer Contact the National Park Service or your local park friends group to volunteer. Join NPCA Just e-mail npca@npca.org, call 1-800-NAT-PARK, or write to NPCA, 1300 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Since 1919, NPCA has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System.
