News from April 2023
New reservation system coming to Staircase Campground at Olympic National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
In summer 2023, the National Park Service will implement a reservation service for Olympic National Park's Staircase Campground.
National Park Service awards $4.5 million to protect 193 acres at two Civil War battlefields
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $4,543,144 today in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to protect 193 acres in two battlefields in Virginia.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Publishes the 2023 Superintendent’s Compendium
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Copper Center, AK. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has updated the Superintendent’s Compendium.
NPS Seeks Information on Childs Park Vandals
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are seeking tips from the public about recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania. Areas damaged include the historic Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original date stone. Anyone with information is asked to call the park’s 24-hour emergency communication center at (570) 426-2457.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Debuts Exhibits Highlighting Texas White House Rehabilitation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the opening of two new temporary exhibits, The Texas Oval Office and The Cabinet Oak Project.
Howard Beach Teacher Presents Photo Exhibit at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Phenology Was My Refuge, Life Thrives at Jamaica Bay Amidst a Pandemic that Stopped the World, an exhibit of photographs by Angela Carcione, will open on April 2.
Spring Star Gazing at Pipestone National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Join us on Saturday, April 29th for our Spring Star Gazing (rain date is May 6th)! The night is planned as follows:
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Join staff and volunteers for the annual Earth Day clean-up at Indiana Dunes National Park.
April 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2023
Bates Well, Pozo Nuevo, and Ajo Mountain Drive Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Pursuant to the authority outlined in 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1), which provides that the Superintendent may “Designate areas for a specific use or activity, or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity,” the following areas are closed:
An In-Depth Overview of Old-Time Hawaiian History, Culture, Arts & Crafts Presentation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is pleased to announce that B. Kaʻimiloa Chrisman, M.D., a Hawaiian-Culture Speaker and Teacher will be giving a talk on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Chellberg Farm Open House at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Join a ranger at the historic Chellberg Farmhouse for an afternoon of exploration. The house will be open on Sunday April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Birding Hike with Audubon Society at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Join a birding expert from the Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society on Sunday, April 2 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for a migration birding hike.
Valles Caldera Fishing Permit Applications Now Available for 2023-24 Fishing Season
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Anglers can now visit the park’s Fishing web page (https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fishing.htm) to fill out an application for their 2023-24 fishing permit.
Junior Ranger Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Celebrate National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, by visiting Petersburg National Battlefield.
Jr Ranger Careers Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Come celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, April 8, 2023! This FREE family-friendly event will take place at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Cape Cod National Seashore develops SEASTAR Youth Volunteer program
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Youth hold the future of America’s public lands in their hands. As a national park site, Cape Cod National Seashore can help youth develop an appreciation for nature by enriching their lives with outdoor experiences.
Public Input Sought for Draft Pedestrian Access Plan Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) at Pipestone National Monument (Monument) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the pedestrian access trail plan and is seeking public comment.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Kicks Off 2023 Presenter Series, “Lincoln In Historical Memory”, With Guest Speaker Todd Van Beck
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The first presenter of the year, Todd Van Beck, will kick off the 2023 presenter series, “Lincoln in Historical Memory”, on Friday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). This free program will take place at the Abraham Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center Auditorium.
National Park Service publishes two historical studies surfacing tragedy and resilience in Black recreation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
National Park Service (NPS) and partner historians presented their findings from the African American Outdoor Recreation and Segregation in Virginia Parks, 1916-1965 studies on March 31 at the Organization of American Historians conference in Los Angeles