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Carver Day Celebration 2023
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument Wants to Hear from You!
The National Park Service is working on a Development Concept Plan (DCP) for Fort Pulaski National Monument that will provide comprehensive guidance for addressing the park’s facility and infrastructure needs.
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Fatality at Canyonlands National Park
On Wednesday June 28, 2023, Grand County Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive female in Willow Flat Campground at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park.
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Cape Cod National Seashore Urges Residents & Visitors to be Shark Smart This Summer
ape Cod's waters are part of a natural and wild marine ecosystem with a rich diversity of sea life, including sharks and seals.
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area resumes public engagement on low water access management planning
Lake Mead National Recreation Area resumes public engagement on low water access management planning Public meetings to be held the week of July 10
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Phase II of Stable Building Roof Project
The National Park Service (NPS) Christiansted National Historic Site (CHRI) in partnership with Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is repairing the roof of the historic Stable Building at Fort Christiansvaern.
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Yellowstone National Park announces selection of park concessioner to operate general stores
Yellowstone National Park announced today the selection of Delaware North / DNC Parks and Resorts at Yellowstone, LLC as the concessioner for the new contract (CC-YELL002-24) to provide retail and food and beverage services in the park.
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Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments Announce Fire Restrictions
Following similar restrictions from surrounding federal, state, and local jurisdictions, the National Park Service sites in Yavapai County - Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments are instating fire restrictions that could affect visitors.
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Wildflowers in the Santa Monica Mountains still thriving due to winter’s productive rains
According to local National Park Service biologists, Mother Nature has extended the spring bloom season in the Santa Monica Mountains due to last winter's abundant rains.
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Old Fall River Road Will Open To Vehicles Saturday, July 1
Travelers Are Reminded To Plan Ahead For Timed Entry Reservation Permit System
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Oakland Plantation Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House repaired with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund recently financed a rehabilitation project of the North Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House at the Oakland Plantation Unit of Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Reminds Visitors to Use Caution When Hiking the Root Glacier Trail
The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that the landscape of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is extreme.
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Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating
Grand Teton National Park will participate in “Operation Dry Water,” a nationwide awareness effort to promote safe boating over the holiday weekend, July 1-3.
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Forest and Park Officials remind visitors to leave fireworks at home and be careful with campfires while celebrating this holiday weekend
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Forest Service and Park Service officials are reminding the public that all fireworks – sparklers included – are prohibited on all federal public lands, including the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park.
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Evening on the Summit: Who Pooped in the Park, Tracks and Scat
Our next Evening on the Summit program, Who Pooped in the Park: Tracks & Scat is Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium.
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Bridge maintenance projects move to four locations across the Blue Ridge Parkway
Park visitors and neighbors near Otter Creek, Roanoke, Linville Falls, and Asheville can expect short delays as work moves to each of these areas
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Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, Sunday, July 2, 2023
Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
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Special Commemoration Programs for the Battle of Fort Necessity
Park staff and volunteers invite the public to commemorate the 269th anniversary of the battle at Fort Necessity. On July 1-3, 2023, programs will begin at the visitor center at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Fort Smith National Historic Site receives Great American Outdoors Act funding to restore historic Commissary Building
Preservation work is taking place on the historic Commissary Building in Fort Smith National Historic Site with funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
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Community Concert Series at the Saugus Iron Works This Summer
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will be partnering with the Saugus Library to host a community concert series this summer beginning on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m.