Interior Newswire News
World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: "1943: America at War". World War II Weekend. September 15-17, 2023. Join Eisenhower National Historic Site in commemorating the events of 1943 for our 2023 World War II Weekend Event. This year's event will focus on telling stories of how the American people took part in a complex, global struggle against...
White Sands National Park to Host Live Snake Program at First Full Moon Night Event of 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: ALAMOGORDO - White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night program of the year on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 8:30 pm.
French & Indian War Weekend Returns to Fort Stanwix
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: On Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, the park will be focusing on the British history of the fort during the Fort Stanwix National Monument’s French and Indian War Weekend. A range of activities, including weapons demonstrations, interactive programs, and colonial music, will give visitors more insight into the war that caused Fort Stanwix to be built. Visitors can explore and discover how Fort Stanwix and the Mohawk Valley were involved with this global conflict.
Summer 2023 Schedule for Lava Beds and Tule Lake National Monuments
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Tule Lake National Monument will be open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The visitor center is located at 44340 Hwy 139, about eight miles south of Tulelake CA and will be opened Thursday - Monday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Access to the Segregation Center Jail is available by ranger-guided...
Graves Creek Road Reopening After Bridge Repair Closure
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Quinault, WA - Upon completion of the first stage of bridge repairs along Graves Creek Road, the area will reopen on May 26th. This includes Graves Creek Campground and the East Fork Quinault Trail to Enchanted Valley. The “Pony Bridge" replacement project is ongoing and there will be another short closure of Graves Creek Road in August to finalize repairs.
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Clean Energy Transmission Projects in Nevada
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that it is taking the next steps toward permitting two proposed transmission projects, which will facilitate increased renewable energy development and delivery in Nevada.
Secretary Haaland Appoints New Members to the National Park System Advisory Board
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appointed 15 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board today. First authorized in 1935, the Board advises the Secretary and the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) on matters relating to the Service's work.
BLM seeks public comment for Dingell Act – Emery County Land Exchange
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input during a 30-day comment period on a proposed land exchange of approximately 92,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands for approximately 116,000 acres of trust lands managed by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration.
CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ARTS
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11 am, Fort Scott National Historic Site and Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge are presenting Jewel Endicott with the first-place award for her age group in the Kansas Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest for the 2nd year in a row. Her winning entry is titled "Cinnamon Teal Swimming" and was done in colored pencil. The awards presentation will be in the foyer on the upper level of the park’s Infantry Barracks, outside the theater.
Prepare for busy Memorial Day Weekend at Zion National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - There is never a bad time to visit Zion, but if you plan to travel to the park during Memorial Day Weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) wants you to know what to expect.
Elk Creek Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Elk Creek boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 26, 2023, at 5:30 a.m. It will remain open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day for the remainder of the 2023 season. The Elk Creek marina is scheduled to open on May 30.
National Park Service awards $21 million to help preserve African American civil rights history
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $21 million today to 37 projects in 16 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights grant program, which funds preservation projects and efforts of sites tied to the struggle of African Americans to gain equal rights. .
Interior Department discusses Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting on May 25
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cub Creek Petroglyphs Pullout #14
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: A quarter mile hike up from Cub Creek Road leads to a variety of panels along a sandstone cliff. Over 1,000 years ago, the ancestral indgenous people of the region came here to carve and create elaborate designs including the 5 foot long lizard petroglyphs.
Carl Sandburg Music Festival offered on Saturday, June 3
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Flat Rock, N.C. - Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host the annual Carl Sandburg Music Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2023. This free festival offers live music performances between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the amphitheater and barnyard areas. Seating is available, and visitors are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. Due to expected large crowds, pets will not be allowed at performances.
Trail Ridge Road Will Open For The Season Friday, May 26
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open Friday, May 26, at 6 a.m. for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather...
Help Build the Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice" Field of Honor Friday morning, May 26. To ensure everyone can help, we encourage individuals and groups to plan on arriving from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m., but you may help as long as you wish. To find out more and to become involved, please contact the park at 620-223-0310, email us at fosc_interpretation@nps.gov, or just come out and help.
Bustang - Seasonal Transportation to RMNP
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Bustang to Estes. The Bustang is back and Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to partner with CDOT again this summer. CDOT's Bustang to Estes Route will be providing summer seasonal transportation service to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub on Saturdays and Sundays beginning...
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting discussed on May 25 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Eisenhower Ranger Programs
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Eisenhower National Historic Site offers a variety of free ranger guided programming during our spring, summer, and fall seasons. These programs include tours of the historic Eisenhower home, guided walks discussing Captain Eisenhower's time at Camp Colt in 1918, as well as walking tours of WWII burials in Gettysburg National Cemetery.