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Reducing deer numbers and removing invasive plants are key to long-term forest health
Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
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2023 Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is pleased to announce that we will be recruiting teachers again this year to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer.
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Public invited to join rangers to observe strutting sage grouse
The public is invited to join park rangers on an early-morning tour to observe strutting sage grouse perform their annual mating dance near Mormon Row.
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Shackleford Banks Horses Annual Findings Report Released
The 2022 annual findings report on the Shackleford Banks horses has been released by Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses
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Congratulations to the 2023 Isle Royale Artists-in-Residence
Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the summer 2023 artists-in-residence.
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Big South Fork NRRA Celebrates the Start of National Park Week 2023
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week from Saturday, April 22-30.
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Celebrate Earth Day at Mammoth Cave National Park on April 22
Mammoth Cave National Park will celebrate Earth Day and National Volunteer Week by hosting a volunteer litter pickup on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT.
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Record Snowfall at Great Basin National Park
The winter of 2022-2023 has brought record snowfall to the South Snake Range and Great Basin National Park. On April 1, 2023, two of three snowpack measurement locations within the park revealed snowpack depths several inches greater than records set in 1952 and 2005.
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Shenandoah National Park announces public meeting to discuss Old Rag pilot program
Shenandoah National Park will host a virtual public meeting April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to share analysis of the data collected during the Old Rag pilot program.
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National Park Service selects Jessica Taylor as the Chief of the U.S. Park Police
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.
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New traffic pattern coming April 15 to the northern section of George Washington Memorial Parkway
On Saturday, April 15, the National Park Service (NPS) will implement a new, temporary traffic pattern on George Washington Memorial Parkway between I-495 and Route 123 for the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project
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Oxon Hill Farm to host second annual Egg-stravaganza April 15th
Feeling cooped up? Join the National Park Service for the second annual Oxon Hill Farm Egg-stravaganza.
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Moores Creek National Battlefield to Host Naturalization Ceremony and Junior Ranger Day
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).
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Temporary Recruitment Motor Vehicle Operator WG6
Temporary Recruitment Bulletin - Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-06
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UPDATE: George W. Childs Park Vandals Identified
Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to thank the public for the outpouring of tips related to the recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, PA.
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Soldiers Fishing: Finding Sustenance and Healing in Calm Waters
On Saturday, April 15, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 45-minute ranger-led fishing program at Lee and Gordon Mills (71 Red Belt Rd. Chickamauga, GA 30707).
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Find Your “Park Story” at Haleakalā National Park during the return of National Park Week April 22-30, 2023
Haleakalā National Park is hosting a week of fun during National Park Week and encouraging all to share their special connections with the park.
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Fourth grade class at San Francisco elementary school wins park’s 50th anniversary poster contest
Appreciation, stewardship, education, preservation and inspiration — these words adorn the winning artwork submitted for Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s 50th anniversary poster contest.
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Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closes sections of moat wall to snorkeling
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.
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Tuzigoot Fire within Tuzigoot National Monument grows to 100 acres
The Tuzigoot Fire, located within Tuzigoot National Monument is approximately 100 acres in size.