Interior Newswire Report News
Road Construction at Friendship Hill
By Interior Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Visitors to Friendship Hill should expect lane restrictions starting May 15, 2023.
Comer to Hold Second Oversight Hearing on the District of Columbia
By Interior Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will hold a full committee hearing titled “Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II” This hearing will be the second held by Committee to address general oversight of the District of Columbia, including crime, safety, and city management.
23-031 Corps to begin refilling Bennington Lake for upcoming recreation season
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District will begin diverting water from Mill Creek to Bennington Lake today, May 10, in preparation for the upcoming recreation season.
Motorcyclist killed in accident on CA-190 in Death Valley National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
A 73-year-old man from Las Vegas, NV died in a motorcycle crash in Death Valley National Park around 10:50 am on May 6, 2023.
Celebrate Archeology at Fort Frederica National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
This May, Fort Frederica National Monument is joining with the State of Georgia to celebrate Georgia Archaeology Month on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Weather-permitting, additional roads in Yellowstone National Park to open Friday, May 12
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Weather-permitting, the following roads in Yellowstone National Park will open Friday, May 12 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic
Feral Hog Management to Occur During Fireflies Closure
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Staff from Congaree National Park, alongside staff from USDA APHIS, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Cumberland Gap NHP, will be conducting feral hog management work in the park over the next two weeks
National Mall and Memorial Parks traffic advisory May 10 through May 14
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
From Wednesday, May 10, 2023 through Sunday, May, 14 2023 there are a series of special events occurring on the National Mall and Memorial Parks
Cemetery Visit Assistance Offered by Big South Fork NRRA in 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will provide assistance on May 27, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives.
Heart O' the Hills Campground Partially Reopening after Extensive Utility Upgrades
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Heart O' the Hills campground was scheduled to partially reopen on May 13th, but due to delays in construction and annual campground maintenance, the campground will now partially reopen on May 19th
Registration Extension for Youth Archeology Expedition High School Camp
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will host two summer Youth Archeology Expeditions (YAE) for San Luis Valley middle school and high school students.
Night Operations Help Increase Containment on Sandy Fire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
As fire managers continue to contend with dry conditions, crews are taking advantage of the favorable nighttime weather conditions to conduct suppression burn out operations on the Sandy Wildfire.
Sprague Lake Trail and Parking Area in Rocky Mountain National Park will be Temporarily Closed on Thursday, May 18 for the Staging of Trail Maintenance Materials
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
The Sprague Lake Trail, Picnic and Parking Area will be closed to all users on Thursday, May 18.
2023 Summer Fishing Season Announced
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Pecos National Historical Park will offer summer fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.
Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge Fire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
At about 4:30 p.m. on May 7, a law enforcement ranger on patrol reported that the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, a popular visitor center destination in Olympic National Park that had been undergoing renovation, was fully engulfed in flames.
Manzanar National Historic Site Recruiting Youth Conservation Corps Members 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
Manzanar National Historic Site will sponsor a 5-week long Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program this summer. Youths 15 to 18 are encouraged to apply, provided they do not reach their 19th birthday before July 30, 2023.
USACE Vicksburg District activates Emergency Operations Center for potential breach at Arkabutla Dam
By Interior Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated May 9 at 10:30 a.m. after identifying potential breach conditions at Arkabutla Dam located in Tate and Desoto counties, Mississippi.
Kids in Parks Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day at Homestead National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Attention kids of all ages! Come out to Homestead National Historical Park, as we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a FREE Kids in the Parks Activity
Bullfrog North Ramp Operable for Houseboats and Larger Vessels
By Interior Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp in North Lake Powell is now operable for houseboats and larger vessels.
Studhorse Prescribed Fire Continues in May 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations in the coming days on the Studhorse unit which is south of the Wawona Hotel.