The Bears Ears National Monument is a sacred home for Native American voices and an international mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and climbers. It is home to hundreds and thousands of architectural sites and some of the best preserved Native American rock art in all of North America. Over 13 Native American tribes including the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Ute trace their lineage back to this landscape.
However, current lawmakers are threatening to rescind this National Monument designation (Just two months after its creation) in order to prioritize development and privatization (of oil, gas, potash, and uranium).
We stand for our people and our land. We believe in preserving wild and scenic spaces for future generations and value cultural connections to landscapes.
We believe the best way to preserve sacred places is to visit them and discover how truly special they are (from the people who live there)! Take a peek at some of our favorite parks and heritage sites below.
The Ute, Native American word for the Great Sand Dunes is Saa waap maa nache meaning “sand that moves”. This ever-changing park is steeped in rich cultural history and outdoor recreation opportunities. Native Americans relied on the park’s Ponderosa pines for medicine and food. Join us as we smell the delicious vanilla-scented pines, play on the orange dunes, and learn about the history of the land and its people!
Haleakala means “house of the sun,” and holds a special place in Hawaiian history. Ancient stories describe the first Kanaka Hawai’i (Hawaiian people) who traveled to the summit of Haleakala to escape and bond with their families. Join us this summer as we escape to the summit of Haleakala!
Designated as our country’s first national seashore back in 1937, Cape Hatteras preserves the unspoiled barrier islands and exudes a rich Native American and colonial history. Home to the early Hatteras tribe, the Cape Hatteras National shore is a paradise of surfable waves, dream beaches, wild horses, forests, and deep cultural roots. Discover the mystery behind the lost Roanoke colony and jump on board to spend the summer of a life time in this North Carolina Paradise.
Forward! Share your voice with the world! Let people know what places are important to you and WHY we should protect them. Take action to protect the Bears Ears and reach out to your senators and representatives and let your voice be heard.
Join us at The Road Less Traveled as we forge friendships in wild and scenic places and make unforgettable connections with landscapes and cultures across the globe. Check out our programs page for more information and visit our Occupy Nature page to learn how we regulate our tourism efforts and give back to these incredible landscapes. Join us as we restore trails in Yosemite, learn about renewable energy in Hawaii, and conserve wild wolves in Colorado.