Interior Newswire News
Tourism to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace contributes over $25 Million to local economy. Report shows visitor spending supports 266 jobs in nearby communities.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: HODGENVILLE, KY - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 265,707 visitors to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in 2022 spent $17,545,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 266 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $25,544,000.
2022 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The Harry Yount Award National Park Ranger Award is presented annually to honor a ranger who exceeds normal expectations and shows initiative, imagination, perseverance, competence, creativity, resourcefulness, dedication, and integrity. The award is the hallmark of recognition for national park rangers. It honors those who have promoted the highest degree of leadership, awareness, and appreciation for the ranger profession and the National Park Service.
Tourism to Olympic National Park contributes $320 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Port Angeles, WA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.4 million visitors to Olympic National Park in 2022 spent $228 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,450 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $320 million.
History and Memory on El Camino Real de los Tejas
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Traversed by horse, wagon, and foot for most of its history, El Camino Real de los Tejas changed forever with the introduction of the automobile in the early twentieth century. Many parts of the camino were paved and incorporated into state transportation networks. Thankfully, this shift to a modern highway system hasn’t erased the camino’s history, and the current highway system makes it possible to drive the historic trail from southwestern Texas into Louisiana.
Central High School NHS announces No Tears Project as part of 66th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service, Oxford American, and the City of Little Rock are excited to announce a free concert featuring the No Tears Project ensemble on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Ron Robinson Theater (100 River Market Avenue) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The concert will be part of “Little...
Tsikokiinii (Thinleaf Alder)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Alder is common along stream banks at lower elevation, seldom reaching 15 feet in height. When burned, the wood does not throw sparks or make much ash, making it an excellent fuel for smoking fish, meat, and hides. The twigs and inner bark produce a useful red dye. In addition to their human uses, Alders are an important colonizing species providing critical habitat for songbirds like the yellowrumped warbler.
Notice published on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Camp Whaley Event 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Greeneville - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (NHS) will host the 2023 Camp Whaley Event at the historic Andrew Johnson Homestead and the adjacent Fox Parking Lot. This educational encampment officially kicks off at 5 pm, Friday evening, Aug. 25, and runs through Sunday morning, Aug. 27, 2023.
Tourism to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park contributes $149 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.6 million visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2022 spent $149 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,500 jobs in the local area and $195 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the park.
Experience the Second Life of Bent's Old Fort
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort!.
Working Together to Control Invasive Plants and Restore Prairies
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: National parks preserve natural and historical landscapes and the wildlife that depend on them. Park managers work to maintain healthy, natural ecosystems with a variety of plants and animals native to the region.
Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway Contributes $474 Million to Local Economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Tupelo, MS - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $640 million.“Since 1916...
Akai miniw (Black Elderberry)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The fermented juice of the berries made a tonic. An extract was made by boiling the flowers in water. Applied externally, it allayed fevers and soothed sprains and bruises. Taken internally, the tonic eased lung and stomach trouble.
Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Explore native plants and their traditional uses along this trail. People have lived in this area for centuries, long before it became a park. Understanding how to use native plants made life more enjoyable; plants served as food, fuel, and other valuable resources.
Release Of Prospectus for Firewood Sales at Rocky Mountain National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park staff has announced the Prospectus Release for a business opportunity to provide seasonal firewood sales to eastside campgrounds within the park. The prospectus outlines this business opportunity for selling firewood in the campgrounds, describes the Contract, and provides details on how to submit a responsive proposal.
Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Tourism to Glacier National Park Contributes $548M to Local Economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that approximately 2.9 million visitors to Glacier National Park in 2022 spent an estimated $368 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,690 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $548 million.
Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
60th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Traffic Advisory
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: On Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 a permitted event will take place on the National Mall. In conjunction with this event there will be road closures that motorists should take into consideration.
BLM fire officials increase public use restrictions in eastern Washington
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, WA - Due to dangerous fire conditions across public lands in eastern Washington, fire officials for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District will implement additional public use restrictions on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Bureau of Reclamation...