Interior Newswire Report News


Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on a draft plan to implement timed-entry reservations during peak visitation

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a plan to implement a timed-entry reservation system at three park entrances during peak visitation hours during the summer months.


National Park Service to Turn Off Gateway Arch Exterior Lights for 2023 Bird Migration Season

The National Park Service has announced it will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night throughout the month of May 2023 due to the spring bird migration season.


Bandelier’s Mandatory Summer Shuttle Service Begins on May 17, 2023

Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on May 17, 2023.


Gateway Arch Park Foundation Receives $2.7 Million Grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development for Old Courthouse Renovation

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that it has awarded Gateway Arch Park Foundation (“the Foundation”) a grant of more than $2.7 million for the Old Courthouse renovation project at Gateway Arch National Park through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program.


Olympic National Park begins project to improve bridges throughout the national park

In spring 2023, Olympic National Park will be starting a project to address deferred maintenance on several road bridges throughout the park.


The Land Remembers: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site hosts Rich Bergeman for photography exhibit and talk on Rogue River War sites

The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Rich Bergeman, a photographer based in Corvallis, Oregon, is the guest curator of an exhibit in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center.


Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will move to cashless fee collection starting May 26

Planning to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this summer? Don’t bring cash.


Synchronous firefly lottery and viewing dates announced

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from Sunday, June 4 through Sunday, June 11.


Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Summer Seasonal Hiker Shuttle Operations Begin May 26

Rocky Mountain National Park will operate the Hiker Shuttle during the 2023 summer season beginning on Friday, May 26.


National Jr. Ranger Day at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace is fast approaching!

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be culminating National Park week with our Jr. Ranger Day Celebration!


Summer hours start May 1 at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

James A. Garfield National Historic Site’s annual summer season begins Monday, May 1 and extends through Tuesday, October 31, 2023.



National Park Service adds new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

The National Park Service has added nine new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.


Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to begin $17.7 million infrastructure improvement project

The National Park Service awarded an approximately $17.7 million construction contract to rehabilitate the Ellis Island Main Immigration Building.


Volunteers Celebrate Earth Day at Flight 93 National Memorial

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Friends of Flight 93 hosted volunteers Thursday and Friday for during National Volunteer Week.


Park rangers and local responders suppress wildland fire at Acadia National Park

On Sunday, April 23, at around 3:30 pm, park rangers and fire resources responded to reports of a wildland fire along the St. Sauveur hiking trail in Acadia National Park.


Acadia National Park encourages public comment on environmental assessment proposal to improve the ecological health of the Great Meadow

The National Park Service (NPS) encourages public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) about a proposal to improve the ecological health of the Great Meadow in Bar Harbor, Maine, by restoring natural function to the wetland and Cromwell Brook


Dry Tortugas National Park has limited options for vessels landing on Garden Key during grouper season

Dry Tortugas National Park announced limited options and closures for private vessels landing on Garden Key.


Glacier Bay National Park Releases Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Program Results

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve today announced results of the Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Program (EMCP) initiated in 2022 to monitor cruise ship operations in the park.


Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center Hours for Summer 2023

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has announced the visitor center hours for the 2023 season.