Interior Newswire News
Nesting Bird Temporary Closures
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - This notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay. The purpose of these closures is to protect high concentrations of nesting seabirds by minimizing human caused disturbance and mortalities of chicks.
BLM Central California District to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Thursday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mariposa County Government Center, 5100 Bullion St., Mariposa, CA 95338. The meeting is open to the public. The BLM will also host a field tour to the Merced River Recreation Management Area on Wednesday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Day Movie Screenings at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger and fellow visitors to honor the Memorial Day Holiday with a screening of Vietnam Nurses at the Indiana Dunes National Park visitor center auditorium on Monday, May 29, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The documentary chronicles the important role that military nurses played during the Vietnam War.
Trail of Tears: Missouri, Illinois, & Kentucky Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Routes through Kentucky and Illinois. Water Route. Cherokee on the land route traveled through a bitter winter that led to delays at icy river crossings and poor road conditions. In some cases, a road was built to provide a path for Indian Removal. Land Route Benge. The Benge detachment left Fort Payne...
Shenandoah National Park search suspended
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Luray, VA - Based on a preliminary identification of remains found Sunday, May 21, 2023, the search for Mateo Cobo Zevallos conducted by Shenandoah National Park with support from Virginia Department of Emergency Management has been suspended.
Trail of Tears: Tennessee Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: After Cherokee were forcibly removed from their homes they were marched to temporary camps and forts. The next phase sent them to larger departure camps in Tennessee. Cherokee were assigned to detachments that were organized by military or Cherokee leaders. The first three military-led detachments left...
Birding
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: The park is an ideal place to view many species of birds. Trails within the park lead to higher, drier areas like Browns Mountain, where hikers might see high-flying hawks and vultures. Trails also lead to the lower, larger streams that various wood warblers love to frequent. Trails leading into the adjacent Kings Mountain State Park pass lakes with waterfowl and pastures where many birds feed.
Battlefield Trail, 1.5 Mile!
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: This 1.5-mile self-guided walking trail allows the visitor to see both perspectives of the battlefield. Wayside exhibits around the trail highlight battle events. The Centennial Monument, U.S. Monument, and Ferguson's Grave are key features along the trail.
Backcountry Trails
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Together, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park offer 16 miles of hiking trails. There are three trails to choose from.
Camping
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Camping is allowed at Garner Creek Campsite only. A three (3) mile hike is required to access the campsite. Visitors must obtain a permit (free) from the visitor center before using the site. The campsite is first-come, first-served; no reservations will be taken. The site holds 10-12 people. Registration is required.
Stay Active at Kings Mountain!
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Explore activities in the park! We want you to be prepared for your activity before you go. Please review the safety tips below to reduce the risk of injury on your visit.
Trail of Tears: Paducah Area Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Find places to visit in the Paducah, Kentucky area.
Horseback Riding
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Sixteen miles of horse trails cross through both the National Military Park and state park. Horses are not provided. For more information, contact Kings Mountain State Park at (803) 222-3209.
Trail of Tears: Alabama Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: Cherokee removals through Alabama included water route detachments. Removal by water on steamboat and flatboat proved to be very hard for the Indians with hundreds of lives lost. The Bell Detachment of 660 Cherokee also passed through northeast Alabama in late 1838.
Week ending May 6: Interior Department publishes 34 notices
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
There were 34 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending May 6, according to the Federal Register.
Trail of Tears: Georgia Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: The Cherokee homelands include Georgia. Most of the sites relate to the round up routes along which the Cherokee were forcibly removed to camps. Most Cherokee are moved into 11 removal camps-10 in Tennessee and one in Alabama. The round ups were the start of an 800-mile journey. Other sites in Georgia showcase elements of Cherokee life or environment in the homelands.
“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 16
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on May 16.
Salem Maritime Launches “Salem Merry-time Fest”
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: SALEM, MA - Join us for the Salem Merry-time Fest from noon to 7pm on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This event is free and open to the public. This one-day festival marks a return of the park’s annual summer event. In previous years, Salem Maritime...
Camping Fee Increase Proposed for Assateague Island National Seashore
By Interior Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Berlin MD- Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne announced a proposal to increase the fees for camping at Assateague Island National Seashore. If adopted, the new camping fees would take effect on Oct. 1, 2023. The proposal includes raising the cost of regular campsites in the Oceanside and Bayside campgrounds...
Stone House: Witness To War
By Interior Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: The historic Stone House, constructed prior to 1850, stands as one of the most recognizable landmarks of the Manassas Battlefields. Early owners established a tavern here, serving weary travelers along the Warrenton Turnpike (U.S. Route 19 today). By 1860, however, wagon traffic had declined, as farmers transported their agricultural products to market via the rapidly expanding railroads at nearby Manassas Junction.