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Birding in Poland’s National Parks
In central Europe, Poland sits at both the geographical and the birding crossroads of the continent.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site Presents: "Taking Leave"
On May 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM, actor Pam Brown will portray Mary Lincoln in a performance titled "Taking Leave" at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
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History at Sunset Civil War Series - Summer 2023
Petersburg National Battlefield, in partnership with Petersburg Battlefields Foundation, will conduct a series of monthly Civil War related tours titled, “History at Sunset”.
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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve conserves over 100 acres on Black Hammock Island
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve recently completed the purchase of over 100 acres of undeveloped property on Black Hammock Island in Jacksonville, FL.
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Timpanogos Cave National Monument Celebrates 100 Years
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for 2023. Due to unprecedented snow in Utah and the resulting damage to the trail, cave tours will begin tentatively on May 31th to allow park staff more time to clear snow and repair the trail.
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Stranded climber rescued by NPS staff and interagency partners on El Capitan Peak
On Saturday afternoon, April 29, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified that a climbing party was in distress with one climber stranded and another member that had fallen off an edge and appeared to be unresponsive.
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National Park Service Plans Remembrance Event for 60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers Assassination
The National Park Service, in partnership with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Foundation, and the Trust for Public Land, will celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Evers June 9 -12, 2023 throughout Jackson, Mississippi on the 60th anniversary of his assassination.
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Rock Climbing and Paddling Program for Morgan County 6th Grade Homeschooled Students on May 16
Twelve years ago, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched the “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth-grade students.
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Biscayne National Park to start multiple maintenance and repair projects within Boca Chita Key Historic District
Biscayne National Park today announced the temporary closure of several structures within the Boca Chita Key Historic District for maintenance and repairs.
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Memorial Announces ‘Teach to Remember’; Virtual Day of Learning for September 11
The National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial announce, ‘Teach to Remember,’ a virtual education program, as part of the evolving 9/11 ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial.
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National Park Rangers to Lead History Hike with Stunning Views
Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00–11:30 am.
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News Release: 2023 Be Beary Aware at Sitka NHP
Bears are awake and active around Sitka and the park.
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National Park archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery at Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas National Park announced the finding of archeological remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Garden Key.
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Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of Groundwork Arts - Put a Face On It: Character Paintings
Joshua Tree National Park management is excited to announce a new exhibition of student creativity produced in partnership with Groundwork Arts, a Morongo Valley non-profit organization.
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Park rangers warn about interacting with wildlife
Park rangers are reminding the public not to touch, handle, or feed wildlife. Two recent incidents Death Valley National Park show the risks to human and wildlife from these interactions: a woman was bitten by a bat with rabies and a coyote was struck by a car.
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Catoctin Mountain Park welcomes latest Artist in Residence
Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 – 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park.
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National Park Service director visits the National Parks of Boston during National Park Week
In celebration of National Park Week, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams made his first official visit to the National Parks of Boston from April 25-26. Earlier in the week, he toured additional national parks in the greater Boston area, including Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
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May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023:
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May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023:
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National Park Service Announces Requests for Proposals to Lease Eight Historic Properties
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS)