Interior Newswire News
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park to Participate in Community Events and Programs Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Combahee Raid
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BEAUFORT, S.C.- On the night of June 1, 1863, Harriet Tubman and soldiers of the United States Army - including members of the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers - slipped away from the docks at Beaufort and sailed up the Combahee River. When they returned the next day, they brought with them more than 750...
Park Shuttles Ready to Roll Memorial Day Weekend 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Planning a paddling trip on the Delaware River but only have one vehicle? Or perhaps you’d like to hit the McDade Trail to get some mileage in on your bike but don’t want to ride all the way back? Want to visit the busiest waterfall in the park on a weekend, or hike the most-popular trails in the Gap on a holiday? At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, there’s a shuttle for that. And they are free.
BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will issue seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Thursday, May 25, due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, issued on April 28, 2020. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: LAKEVIEW, Ore. - With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District asks the public to recreate responsibly and be mindful of the potential for wildfires.
Harmful Algal Blooms: Science to Support Solutions from Shore to Shore
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The 11th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae, held October 23-28, in Albany, New York, gathered scientists from a range of disciplines and natural resource managers to discuss Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and related topics including bloom dynamics, predictive models and forecasting, remote sensing, toxins, and taxonomy of the microorganisms that cause harmful algal blooms.
Black Friday: A Cinematic Experience, May 26, 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The park presents Black Friday: A Cinematic Experience on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The program is held in the Visitor Center theater. This program is part of the 134th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood. To make a required reservation, please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6171. Limited space is available in the theater.
Help Feed the Animals at the National Park’s Chellberg Farm
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Come out and help a ranger feed the farm animals on Sundays from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm, at Indiana Dunes National Park’s historic Chellberg Farm. The first feeding program is on May 28th and they continue throughout the summer every Sunday at 4:30 pm.
Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. This closure includes the road to Exit Glacier within the park boundary, parking areas, the designated route through the campground to Exit Creek, and within Exit Creek.
Summer Operations Begin Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: KEYSTONE, SD -- Beginning May 26, visitors to the Memorial will have a variety of programming and trip planning tools at their disposal. The park has updated its digital calendar, Summer Programming, and Operating Hours webpages to reflect upcoming activities and building hours for visitors to enjoy.
Arrest made in Rock Creek Parkway fatal traffic crash
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The United States Park Police arrested the driver involved in the fatal March 15 crash on Rock Creek Parkway that killed three occupants in one of the involved cars. Nakita Marie Walker, 43, of Washington, D.C. was charged with Second Degree Murder and arrested on May 22.
Devils Tower National Monument Staff Attended a Training for High-Angle Rope Rescue
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by “Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The 1-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use.
Hike with a ranger through the ruins of the South Fork Dam
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: This ranger guided walk through the ruins of the South Fork Dam is offered on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, beginning June 3, 2023.
Recent archaeology project uncovers first shots of the French and Indian War
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: FARMINGTON, Penn. - A four-week archeological investigation has verified the location of the first skirmish of the French and Indian War. Through a partnership project, several 18th century ballistics and other artifacts were recently uncovered at Jumonville Glen, part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument Delayed Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The trail and tours to Timpanogos Cave will remain closed until late June due to trail damage following the unprecedented winter snowpack.
Guided Tour of Eleanor Roosevelt's Home
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Guided Tour of Eleanor Roosevelt's Home.
Summer Hours at Minidoka Historical Site
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: JEROME, Ida. - On Friday, May 26, the visitor center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on June 23
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on May 23.
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office conducts Mesa Chivato prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. The BLM planned to conduct this prescribed fire earlier, but due to weather, has been unable to begin operations.
Bandy Creek Pool Now Open for the 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM (ET). The hours of operation will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays through Labor Day.
Stranded Climbers on the Ruth Glacier Rescued
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers conducted a rescue on Peak 11,300 on the West Fork of the Ruth Glacier on Sunday, May 21, 2023.