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Recent News About Us National Park Service
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Surrender Cannon becomes a permanent part of park’s collection
Saratoga National Historical Park announces the donation of Light Six-Pounder British Cannon (#102) from the Department of the Army to the National Park Service (NPS)
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Author Alix Christie Presents "The Shining Mountains" at Fort Vancouver Visitor Center on April 29th
On April 29th at 1pm, join the Friends of Vancouver in hosting author Alix Christie and introducing her new book, "The Shining Mountains".
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site Hosts Trails & Rails Open House for Interested Volunteers
All aboard! Lincoln Home National Historic Site is looking for volunteers interested in sharing Illinois history while riding Amtrak trains from Springfield to Chicago this summer
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Burrow on over to Bryce Canyon for Utah Prairie Dog Day
No celebration of Bryce Canyon’s centennial year would be complete without a special day for one of its keystone species.
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Short Term Closure to Construct a Larger On-Site Visitor Parking Area
Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) announces a full closure of the site for three days, from Monday, April 24 to Wednesday, April 26, to construct an expansion of the visitor parking area.
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Diane and Laurence Maul Presented with President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Acting Superintendent Nick Huck and Senior Law Enforcement Ranger Kyle Greene presented Laurence and Diane Maul with the President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, April 20, 2023
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National Parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and D.C. provide more than 48,000 meals of donated venison to neighbors
Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer
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National Park Service is Recruiting Teacher-Ranger-Teachers for Summer
Do you know a local educator who loves nature or history and is searching for a unique professional development opportunity this summer?
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Annual Junior Ranger Day at Alley Spring
The annual Junior Ranger Day event at Ozark National Scenic Riverways will return to Alley Spring on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Temporary Closures for Prescribed Burn on 5/1-5/5
During the first week of May, Big Bend National Park fire managers will conduct a 149-acre prescribed burn along the Rio Grande
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Denise Klein selected as budget analyst for NPS Wildland Fire
Denise Klein has been named as the new budget analyst for the National Park Service (NPS) Wildland Fire Program, replacing Danica Colley who moved to a new NPS position last year.
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San Antonio Missions 2022 World Heritage Accomplishment Report
The 2022 World Heritage Site Annual Accomplishment Report celebrates the achievements of the many partners that preserve San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.
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Pea Ridge National Military Park Hosts a Star Party April 29, 2023
Pea Ridge National Military Park to host an astronomy Star Party presented by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society Saturday, April 29, 2023
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Pea Ridge National Military Park to celebrate Junior Ranger Day 2023
Calling all Junior Rangers! Pea Ridge National Military Park invites you to help us celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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National Park Service selects Amache National Historic Site Manager
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Chris Mather as the first permanent site manager of Amache National Historic Site. Mather will begin his new assignment on May 21.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP Welcomes our Graduating Seniors and Prom Attendees
Flowers and trees blooming at the park mean prom season and senior graduation is right around the corner! Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is proud to be a traditional location for senior and prom photos.
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National Park Service selects superintendent of High Plains Group in Colorado and New Mexico
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Eric Leonard as superintendent of the High Plains Group of parks in Colorado and New Mexico.
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“Shakespeare in the Parks” revisits Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting the Louisville-based theatre company, Kentucky Shakespeare, for a live performance of Hamlet on April 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (ET).
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Shenandoah celebrates 37th annual Wildflower Weekend May 6 & 7
Spring wildflowers and art will be celebrated during Shenandoah National Park's 37th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 6-7, 2023.
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National Park Service to Conduct Prescribed Fires, April 24 - May 31
The areas where prescribed fire is to occur are listed below