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June 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The longer days of summer are here and that means more daylight to enjoy Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Department of Interior and Agriculture to host Talking Circle in Koztebue.
The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are hosting a series of talking circles around the state to connect Tribal leaders and federal land managers.
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Rose Garden Award Ceremony 2023
On May 11, 2023, the International World Peace Rose Gardens in partnership with the Martin Luther King National Historical Park will host the 31st anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have A Dream” Inspirational Messages of Peace awards ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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Kids Farm and Ranch Animal Day on Memorial Day Saturday
Come to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on Memorial Day Saturday May 27th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and enjoy kid’s activities geared toward learning and making memories. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day.
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The Fort Hancock Advisory Committee Affirms the Merits of the Sandy Hook Leasing Program
The Fort Hancock 21st Century Federal Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
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Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Out of an abundance of caution and while an investigation remains active, a section of Fort Totten Park remains closed after a National Park Service (NPS) employee found two WWI-era military munitions in mounds of soil on April 18
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Horse Missing in Wind Cave National Park
A horse became separated from its owner in Wind Cave National Park late Tuesday afternoon when the animal escaped its tether at a backcountry campsite.
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Pile Burning Updates
Fire crews spent this week burning piles in Yosemite Valley around the El Captain Picnic Area as well as some piles along Southside Drive.
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Cassie Branstetter selected as New Superintendent of Nicodemus National Historic Site
On May 5, National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Cassie Branstetter as the new superintendent of Nicodemus National Historic Site in Kansas.
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Bandelier’s Mandatory Summer Shuttle Service Delayed until Mid-June
Bandelier National Monument’s mandatory shuttle service will be delayed until mid-June due to staffing shortages. It will not start on May 17, 2023 as previously announced.
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Jacob Cummings and His Route to Freedom - A Kayak Tour
On Saturday, May 20, at 9 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga, will conduct a FREE, 3- hour, historical kayak tour.
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Why Should I Care? - A Kids to Parks Day Program
Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, May 20, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a special 30-minute program with a local National Park Trust Student Ambassador as part of the Trust’s annual Kids to Parks Day initiative.
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Glacier National Park Announces 2023 Spring Operations
Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season and while full park operations are still a month off, visitors will see an increase in recreational opportunities throughout May.
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History Comes Alive at Lincoln Home National Historic Site During the Summer of 2023
During the summer of 2023, Lincoln Home National Historic Site will partner with the City of Springfield to present free, public "History Comes Alive" programs in the Lincoln Home neighborhood.
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Opportunity to cut and remove hay
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is seeking an applicant to cut and remove hay from three former agricultural fields in Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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National Park Service awards $9.7 million to preserve America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $9.7 million to 14 projects in 10 states today as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program, which focuses on the repair of historic structures on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Connect with culture: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park shares Hawaiian programs and stories
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a cultural landscape and encourages everyone to seek a deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and its importance during Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
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Skier Dies in Avalanche at Denali National Park and Preserve
An avalanche killed Denali National Park and Preserve staff member Eric Walter while he was backcountry skiing on a north-facing slope near Mile 10 on the Park Road on Thursday, May 4.
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Missing Man Last Seen In Wild Basin Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
On Monday, May 1, park rangers were notified of a missing man in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Kevin Sypher was last seen on Sunday afternoon, April 30, in the Sandbeach Lake parking area near the Wild Basin Entrance Station
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Yellowstone National Park reminds boaters, anglers to clean, drain and dry
Boating and fishing season begins in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday, May 27 and ends Oct. 31.