News from April 2023


Tuzigoot Fire within Tuzigoot National Monument grows to 100 acres

The Tuzigoot Fire, located within Tuzigoot National Monument is approximately 100 acres in size.


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.


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.


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.


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).


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.


BLM seeks public comment for the Centennial Trails Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Sierra Front Field Office is initiating a 30-day scoping public comment period seeking input regarding the proposed Centennial Trails Project, a non-motorized trail system located on public lands managed by the BLM in the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, Washoe, Storey, and Lyon counties, on the northeastern side of Carson City.


Temporary Recruitment Motor Vehicle Operator WG6

Temporary Recruitment Bulletin - Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-06


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).


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Congratulations to the 2023 Isle Royale Artists-in-Residence

Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the summer 2023 artists-in-residence.


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


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.


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.