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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Seeks Volunteers for Annual Park Day Project - 2023

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day, requests volunteers to help clear brush and debris from the historic Brigadier General Bushrod Johnson earthworks and paint cannon carriages belonging to Captain Tyler Peeple’s Georgia Battery, both located on Chickamauga Battlefield.


Great Sand Dunes Announces Free Programs and Events during “We Love Our National Park” Celebration in April

To honor the Great Sand Dunes National Park, and to celebrate being the Gateway Community, Visit Alamosa will launch the third annual, month-long ‘We Love Our National Park Celebration’ on April 1, 2023.


First Shot of the Civil War Commemoration at Fort Moultrie

It’s the 162nd Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, when the first shots of the war were fired on northern soldiers at Fort Sumter.


Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument invites public input on draft operations plan

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument today announced an opportunity for the public to comment on preliminary concepts to guide the new national park’s future operations.


National Park Service donates venison to food bank concluding the deer management effort in February 2023

Fire Island National Seashore donated 3,211 pounds of venison to Feeding Westchester, located in Westchester County, New York.


Fort Pulaski’s Phone Number is Now 912-219-4233

To streamline communication efforts at Fort Pulaski National Monument the park now has a new phone number: 912-219-4233.


Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park to host a Book Review on April 1

On April 1, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park will present the program “Ranger Lawson’s Book Review: On Freedom Road.


Dana Lee named as new mental health and wellness coordinator

Dana Lee has been selected as the mental health and wellness coordinator for the National Park Service (NPS) Wildland Fire Program.


Volunteer Trail Crew Recruitment for 2023

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is actively recruiting local volunteers to join our trail crew, the Trail Titans.


Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO) Traffic and Safety Assessment

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on draft conceptual alternatives for the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO) Traffic and Safety Assessment.


National Park Service to Hire Youth Workers for Summer

Indiana Dunes National Park has jobs for five teenagers this summer. The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program is a work-learn-earn program for 15–18-year-olds. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023.


National Park Service and Maritime Administration announce $2 million in maritime heritage preservation grants

The National Park Service (NPS) announced $2 million in maritime heritage grants today to assist funding 12 preservation projects in nine states.


Victims identified in Rock Creek Parkway fatal crash

United States Park Police (USPP) officers have identified the victims of the crash that occurred on March 15 on Rock Creek Parkway involving a Honda sedan and a Lexus SUV.


Boreal Stargazing Week Captivates 9,000+ Students and Families with Minnesota Night Skies

On a Tuesday afternoon, students across the country gasped as a river of stars illuminated their classrooms.


Easter Egg Roll Event

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in partnership with the Greeneville Greene County History Museum, Youth Builders Club, and the Andrew Johnson Heritage Association invites you to participate in the annual “Easter Egg Roll” to be held on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Andrew Johnson Homestead located at 209 S. Main Street in Greeneville.


Eisenhower National Historic Site Hours of Operation for Spring and Summer 2023

Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce that tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for the Spring and Summer season. Individuals, families, and groups with fewer than 20 people can now drive directly to the site.


Channel Islands National Park announces award of 10-year contract to provide year-round boat transportation service

The National Park Service (NPS) announced today a 10-year concession contract award to Island Packers to provide year-round boat transportation service from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island, Anacapa Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island within Channel Islands National Park.


National Park Service seeks public comment on site for Global War on Terrorism Memorial

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, is accepting comments from the public on the site for the proposed National Global War on Terrorism Memorial.


Local companies offer shuttle services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce shuttle services for visitors to access some of the most popular park destinations. Several local commercial businesses will provide shuttle services to locations where visitor demand often exceeds parking capacity.


Red Rock Canyon Wilderness use permits available online with www.recreation.gov

Beginning Friday, April 14, 2023, reservations for Red Rock Canyon Wilderness use permits in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will be available online at www.recreation.gov.