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News Release: James Gratz Thompson was an African American journalist and veteran who inspired the Double V Campaign. Despite the opportunities promised to some African Americans during World War II, Thompson was relegated to working in the cafeteria at a local defense plant. In January 1942, Thompson wrote to the...

Explore the Nature Trail

News Release: Cowpens includes 842.5 acres of land which hosts a wide variety of plant and animal life! Experience the outdoors by walking our 2-mile nature trail! The entrance to the trail is located by the picnic shelter on the loop road. Please note, the loop road closes at 4:30 pm and grounds remain open until dusk.

Reclamation announces New Melones Lake summer operating hours and temporary closures

News Release: SONORA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will begin to phase in summer operating hours at New Melones beginning April 1. The following provides information on recreation facilities...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up to $233 Million in Water Conservation Funding for Gila River Indian Community

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Following a visit to the Gila River Indian Community, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and Deputy Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner David Palumbo announced up to...

Stay Active at Cowpens!

News Release: Discover how to stay active at Cowpens! Learn about healthy activities and where to do them below!.

Lassen Volcanic NP Transitions to Mobile and Electronic Payments

News Release: Lassen Volcanic NP Transitions to Mobile and Electronic Payments.

Hopewell Furnace Charcoal Hearth

News Release: When Hopewell Furnace was in blast, colliers made and transported charcoal from a wide area around Hopewell Furnace, often many miles away. Today, volunteers demonstrate the method of charcoal making.

Hopewell's Anthracite Furnace

News Release: This hot blast anthracite furnace was built in 1853 as an attempt to modernize the iron making process. Instead of charcoal, it used anthracite coal mined in northeastern Pennsylvania as fuel. Unfortunately, Hopewell’s remote location made it too expensive to ship the needed coal, and this furnace was abandoned in 1857.

Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger

News Release: HEY PETS!!! Do you want to proudly wear the Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger tag? Your human to help you get one, and you can both have fun while earning it.

Public notices: Interior Department publishes 30 in week ending March 25

There were 30 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending March 25, according to the Federal Register.

Andersonville NHS Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the National Prison of War Museum

News Release: NR23-03. Andersonville NHS Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the National Prison of War Museum. ANDERSONVILLE, Ga.-On Saturday, April 22, 2023 Andersonville National Historic Site will host a ceremony honoring Prisoners of War and commemorating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the National POW...

Frederick Billings

News Release: The writings of George Perkins Marsh had a profound impact on the life of Frederick Billings, the lawyer, businessman, and conservationist who would come to be closely associated with the development of the American West.

Padre Island Entrance Station

News Release: Park Fees. Entrance fees are required to enter Padre Island National Seashore. You can purchase your entrance fee at the entracne station as you enter the park or save time and purchase your pass online on recreation.gov. Learn more about fees and passes in the park. Hours. Park Hours: The park is...

Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program

News Release: Welcome Junior Rangers!. The features five units of the National Park Service! Download the program, complete activities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Learn more about units related to the American Revolution. You may receive your badge from each participating park.

Hopewell's Charcoal Shed and House

News Release: Charcoal provided the heat to smelt the iron ore. Charcoal was shoveled into the furnace at a rate of 15 bushels per hour. The charcoal house could hold as much as 30,000 bushel of charcoal, enough to keep the furnace “in blast" even during winter months when charcoal was not produced.

Kick Off National Park Week with the Annual Wildflower Day Celebration and a Free Discovery Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park

News Release: MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - Mammoth Cave National Park will kick off National Park Week with a Wildflower Day celebration and free self-guided Discovery cave tours on Saturday, April 22. The Wildflower Day activities begin at 8:30 a.m. CDT and the Discovery Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public with no tickets or reservations required.

Tuzigoot National Monument to reopen April 9

News Release: CLARKDALE, Ariz. - Tuzigoot National Monument will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2023. The Tuzigoot Fire, located within Tuzigoot National Monument, began on April 2 and is now 100% contained. The Tavasci Marsh and all trails leading to the marsh remain closed until further due to public safety concerns.

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee Notice of Public Meeting discussed on April 7 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Bear Lake

News Release: Bear Lake Road ends 9.2 miles from the junction with Trail Ridge Road at the Parking Area for Bear Lake. From the parking area, take a short walk on a marked path to reach Bear Lake itself. Bear Lake offers spectacular scenic views of Bear Lake, Hallett Peak and the surrounding mountain peaks.

Suppression Efforts Continue on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire