Interior Newswire News
Special Commemoration Programs and Events during the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - Gettysburg National Military Park staff will commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3, with a series of free hikes, walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important turning point in the American Civil War. The public is invited to join National Park Service staff throughout the three-day period across the battlefield, in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and at the Museum and Visitor Center.
SciGirls TV Show Screening at National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Everyone is invited to the Indiana Dunes National Park’s visitor center on Friday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm for a special screening of the PBS TV show, SciGirls. This episode, “Dragonfly Detectives," was filmed at the national park and features local girls, Logan, Luci, and Saloni as they investigate how dragonflies help the park’s scientists monitor water quality.
The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Field Tour
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: MONTICELLO, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office and U.S. Department of Agriculture Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee field tour on Jun. 22, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. During the field tour, the committee...
California Trail Interpretive Center Trail Days June 3-4 – surviving the trail!
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: ELKO, Nev. -The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 18th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family friendly event is open to everyone. Located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292 and as always FREE Admission!
Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment for communications site right-of-way project
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 30-day public comment period today for feedback on the environmental assessment for the Powell Butte Communications Site Right-of-Way Project. The wireless communications facility will provide wireless telecommunications and first responder services in the Powell Butte and Alfalfa areas.
Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park the week of June 5 and June 12
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: * A short section of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road in Lamar Canyon (between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley) will temporarily close from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15.
Intern Spotlight: Estrella Sainburg
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Meet Estrella, a former Trails Planning and GIS Assistant with the Latino Heritage Internship Program!.
Casper historian Tom Rea to present at the Trails Center Saturday
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center welcomes back local historian Tom Rea at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 for his presentation of “Exploring with Jim Bridger, the Raynolds Expedition of 1859-60."
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment for Kingsley Plantation
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve seeks public input on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that prescribes site improvements and management at Kingsley Plantation. A public commenting period will be open from June 26 to July 24, 2023 and includes opportunities to submit written comments on the plan.
Butterfield Overland Trail Stage Stations
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Divisions and Stations of the Route.
DOI-BLM grant application closes on July 24
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
IIJA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Recreation and Visitor Services grant opened on May 31.
My Park Story: Chad Rymph
By Interior Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: At Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites, located in Hyde Park, NY we tell very different stories at each of our sites; from The Gilded Age, to the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, to the only four-term President of the United States. Much like our sites, our staff have very diverse paths that led them to their work. Join us as we highlight #MyParkStory and #OurParkStory.
50 Nifty Finds #26: Racing Bulldozers
By Interior Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: A Resume of the Builder's Art.
NAMA Notebook: Memorial Day
By Interior Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: Memorial Day is a busy weekend on the National Mall. It is a special opportunity to honor those who gave their lives for the country. Many of the sites in the park remember those that served. One site remembers the person credited with proclaiming Memorial Day.
The Wild Garden
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: The idea of the wild garden originated in the late nineteenth century as a counterpoint and challenge to the prevailing fashion for excessively formal gardens characterized by geometric patterns of tender plants, standard roses, statuary, and terraced architecture. Codified and popularized by Irish gardener...
Ada Blackjack: Stranded on Wrangel Island
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: “If anything happen to me and my death is known, there is black stirp for bennett school book bag, for my only son. I wish if you please take everything to Bennett that is belong to me. I don’t know how much I would be glad to get home to folks.".
Voyageurs 2023 Vessel Safety Inspection
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: International Falls, MN: Voyageurs National Park’s law enforcement staff and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering to offer voluntary vessel safety inspections in May. This is an opportunity for those who frequent park waters, to ensure their vessel is safe and has all required equipment as they start enjoying recreational opportunities this summer. Inspections will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis at the following dates, times, and locations.
Cabrillo National Monument Altered Hours of Operation for Memorial Day 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Contact: Chris Symons. San Diego, CA - On Monday May 29, 2023, Cabrillo National Monument will be open from 1:00pm until 8:00pm for the Memorial Day holiday observance. While Cabrillo National Monument is typically open from 9:00am until 5:00pm, due to the Memorial Day ceremony at Rosecrans National...
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets on June 5
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet in the training trailer at Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Monday, June 5, at 1 pm. There will be a virtual meeting option for those unable to attend in-person. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.
Avalanche Creek Drowning Victim Identified as University of Kansas Student
By Interior Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 26, 2023] - Glacier National Park has released the identity of the victim of Monday’s Avalanche Creek drowning as University of Kansas student Atheer Abdulrahman S. Alquahtani from Saudi Arabia and current resident of Lawrence, Kansas.