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Blue Ridge Parkway Projects near Roanoke, Virginia, underway
News Release: (Vinton, VA) - National Park Service (NPS) officials today announced both a reminder about an ongoing road project and information about a new project on the Virginia section of the Blue Ridge Parkway this visitor season. In anticipation of a June 2023 project completion date for the ongoing slope failure...
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Junior Ranger Day Celebration at Big Thicket
News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - Come celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, April 22, 2023. This FREE family-friendly event will take place at the visitor center located at 6102 FM 420 north of Kountze from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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The 161st Battle Anniversary Continues
News Release: Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh by offering a variety of real-time hikes from Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 8, a book signing, and then a Vintage Baseball double-header baseball game on Saturday, April 15.
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1816 - The Year Without Summer
News Release: 1816, also known as the ‘Year Without Summer,’ ‘Poverty Year,’ and ‘Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death.’.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site seeks help solving recent crimes
News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - National Park Service employees and partners over the past several weeks have noticed an increase in vandalism, theft and attempted theft of government property at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh).
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2023 Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers
News Release: Obed Wild and Scenic River is pleased to announce that we will be recruiting teachers again this year to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer. Over the past several years we have had the opportunity to work with some incredible teachers and hope that you too will take part in this opportunity to help the National Park Service reach its goals in bringing the excitement and wonder of our National Parks into classrooms all over the country.
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Mammoth Cave Celebrates International Dark Sky Week 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to celebrate International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) from April 15 -22 with ranger guided walks, talks, and special evening programs. The IDSW is an annual event that encourages people worldwide to turn off lights, enjoy the night sky without light...
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Science of the B Reactor
News Release: Science of the B Reactor. Manhattan Project National Historical Park. 110KB. Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade. Subject: Science,Social Studies. Lesson Duration: 90 Minutes. Common Core Standards: 3.RI.7, 4.RI.7, 3.RL.4, 4.RL.4, 5.RL.4, 3.SL.3, 4.SL.1.d, 4.SL.2, 4.SL.3...
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From TTAP to NPS: Ben Lammers
News Release: In November 2022, Ben Lammers completed the Traditional Trades Advancement Program. Shortly afterwards he became an NPS employee. We caught up with him to hear about his experience in the program, his background, and his work now as an NPS employee.
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2023 Annual Horse Population Update for Assateague Island National Seashore
News Release: Background. Assateague Island National Seashore’s wild horses are managed as a wildlife population. Because they are an introduced species with no natural predators, park management had to step in to keep their numbers in balance with the barrier island ecosystem they now call home. The population census...
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Cape Cod National Seashore develops SEASTAR Youth Volunteer program
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass- Youth hold the future of America’s public lands in their hands. As a national park site, Cape Cod National Seashore can help youth develop an appreciation for nature by enriching their lives with outdoor experiences. To facilitate this, the park is recruiting youth for the SEASTAR (Student Environmental Advocacy, Support, Training, and Recreation) Youth Volunteer program.
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Moores Creek National Battlefield to Host Naturalization Ceremony and Junior Ranger Day
News Release: On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., we invite you to bring your American flag to help us welcome our newest fellow citizens as Moores Creek National Battlefield hosts a Naturalization Ceremony in cooperation with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Hundreds...
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BLM temporarily closes El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station in April
News Release: GRANTS, N.M. - To provide time for staff to attend training that will enhance visitor service skills, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to temporarily close the El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station. The required training will focus on improving how we engage and inform visitors to the conservation area.
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National Park Service publishes two historical studies surfacing tragedy and resilience in Black recreation
News Release: WASHINGTON - National Park Service (NPS) and partner historians presented their findings from the African American Outdoor Recreation and Segregation in Virginia Parks, 1916-1965 studies on March 31 at the Organization of American Historians conference in Los Angeles. These two studies, which examine...
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Tuzigoot Fire within Tuzigoot National Monument grows to 100 acres
News Release: CLARKDALE, Ariz. - The Tuzigoot Fire, located within Tuzigoot National Monument is approximately 100 acres in size. The fire began the evening of April 2 and is being closely monitored as high winds are expected today. Tuzigoot National Monument and all trail access leading into Tavasci Marsh are closed to the public until further notice.
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Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closes sections of moat wall to snorkeling
News Release: Dry Tortugas National Park announced a temporary closure to sections of the moat wall at Fort Jefferson during the months of April, May and June. During this time, parts of the moat wall will be under construction while corals are removed and relocated in advance of the planned restoration work to the...
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Oxon Hill Farm to host second annual Egg-stravaganza April 15th
News Release: WASHINGTON- Feeling cooped up? Join the National Park Service for the second annual Oxon Hill Farm Egg-stravaganza. On April 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a Spring day of free, family fun!.
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Paul Gabriel - Hydrologic Technician
News Release: Paul W. C. Gabriel. Hydrologic Technician. Southwest Alaska I&M Network. 240 West 5th Avenue. Anchorage, AK 99501. (907) 644-3585. paul_gabriel@nps.gov. Education. B.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison, Environmental Sciences, 2017. Professional Experience. 2018-Present: Hydrologic Technician, National Park...
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National Park Service selects Jessica Taylor as the Chief of the U.S. Park Police
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of Jessica Taylor as the U.S. Park Police’s (USPP) Chief of Police. Taylor will begin her role in early May. Taylor will oversee a workforce of 560 employees in Washington, D.C., New York City and San Francisco metropolitan areas.
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Interior Department Seeks Input on Modernizing Indian Arts and Crafts Act Regulations
News Release: The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs announced today that they will hold nation-to-nation consultations with Tribes and listening sessions with Indian artists and craftspeople on draft ...