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  • Anson Burlingame

    News Release: Born in New Berlin, New York in 1820, Anson Burlingame spent his early years there and in the Midwest. He later moved to Boston to attend Harvard. Following his studies, Burlingame worked as “counsellor" in offices at the Old State House in the city, while living in Cambridge.1.


  • Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock

    News Release: Situated on the intracoastal waterway, the fishing dock at Fort Moultrie offers several opportunities for recreation. With a valid South Carolina fishing license, you can try your luck at catching several different types of fish including red and black drums, mackerel and seabass. Additionally, the intracoastal...


  • Automobile Break-ins in Joshua Tree National Park

    News Release: Park rangers are investigating a theft from multiple vehicles in Joshua Tree National Park. On March 8, 2023, at approximately 5 pm, park rangers were dispatched to Hemingway Parking Lot for a report of theft from automobiles. Further investigation revealed two suspects had used stolen credit cards at...


  • Shenandoah National Park announces artists selected for 2023 Artist-in-Residence program

    News Release: LURAY, VA - Shenandoah National Park has selected five artists for its annual Artist-in-Residence program. The program gives artists of all types an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah’s natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline. Each artist will spend three weeks in Shenandoah and will then create an original piece reflecting the experience to donate to the park. Artists also present public programs about their art and their residencies.


  • National Park Service announces Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grant opportunity

    News Release: ATLANTA - On April 17, the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), will begin accepting applications for Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grants for cultural heritage and educational projects in the Delta region, spanning Southern Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. Applications are due by June 3.


  • Outside Science (inside parks): Monitoring Night Skies at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    News Release: The Outside Science (inside parks) series shares stories of crucial, creative science. Each episode, produced in collaboration with Colorado State University, highlights the many ways young people are getting involved in science in parks. Watch this and all the previous episodes on the Explore Nature website or the Explore Nature YouTube Channel.


  • Bureau of Land Management offers reward for information on wild burro shooting

    News Release: LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the harassment and shooting of an approximately 6-year-old female wild burro near the Last Chance Mountain Range in northern Pahrump, Nevada.


  • Top Things to Know about Visiting Saint-Gaudens NHP

    News Release: Art, history, and nature come together in Cornish, NH. Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and unofficial center of the Cornish Colony of artists, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park continues to attract people from across the world. These tips will help you prepare for your next visit to the park whether you are drawn by its rich history, fragrant gardens, large-bronze sculptures, or opportunity to connect with the ones you love.


  • Mount Baldy Summit Hike at National Park

    News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger on Sunday April 23, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for an opportunity to climb to the top of the famous Mount Baldy. Mount Baldy is closed for general public use due to public safety and restoration concerns, so this ranger-led hike allows visitors to safely experience the beauty and spectacular views from the top of one of the tallest dunes in the national park.


  • Agate Celebrates National Park Week with Two Great Events!

    News Release: National Park Week 2023 is April 22 - April 30th. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument will start and end the celebration with two amazing, free events. “Stories in the Stars" Astronomy Program will be on Saturday, April 22nd from 8:00-10:00pm. Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason, will share his poems on Sunday, April 30th from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Both events will occur at the picnic shelter at Agate.


  • West Entrance Station

    News Release: The West Entrance Station is a small fee booth along Park Boulevard. Visitors can pay their entrance fees or buy a park pass here as they go into the park. Park rangers may also collect fees or check passes here as visitors drive or bike out of the park.


  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Hosts National Junior Ranger Day

    News Release: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Hosts National Junior Ranger Day REPUBLIC, MO - Become a Junior Ranger April 22nd at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield as part of the celebration of National Junior Ranger day and National Park Week. Tour the battlefield, explore civilian and soldier life during the battle, and learn how to muster and drill like a soldier.


  • North Entrance

    News Release: The North Entrance Station is a small fee booth located where Utah Trail becomes Park Boulevard. Visitors can pay their entrance fees or buy a park pass here as they go into the park. Park rangers may also collect fees or check passes here as visitors drive or bike out of the park.


  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Launches B.A.R.K. Ranger Program

    News Release: Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Launches B.A.R.K. Ranger Program.


  • Celebrate National Park Week at Wind Cave National Park With Bones, Birds and Boxwork

    News Release: HOT SPRINGS, SD - Wind Cave National Park will be hosting a variety of activities during National Park Week beginning Saturday, April 22, and running through Sunday, April 30.


  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: APPLY FOR A SUMMER JOB AT PIPESTONE NATIONAL MONUMENT

    News Release: Help conserve the environment, gain valuable job experience, and have fun working with Pipestone National Monument’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew this summer. The YCC program provides an opportunity for 15-18 year olds to do conservation work and learn about the Monument’s natural and cultural heritage.


  • Battlefield Trail

    News Release: A 1.25-mile self-guiding battlefield tour begins and ends at the visitor center. The trail includes Green River Road along which the battle was fought-one of the few remaining streches of the original road.


  • Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting and Field Tour in Cedar City

    News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a field tour and public meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on May 17-18, 2023, to receive advice and recommendations on public land planning efforts.


  • Grapevine Ranger Station

    News Release: Ranger station is located on North Highway. Wayfinding, park guides and an entrance fee station are available.


  • National Park’s Douglas Center Reopens

    News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The Paul H. Douglas Center at Indiana Dunes National Park has been closed for several months due to extensive renovations. Celebrate its reopening on Earth Day, April 22nd, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with a variety of family-friendly activities.