News from April 2023
Temporary Fix Restores Limited Service to Portion of Lighthouse Dock
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The winter storm on December 24th, 2022 caused substantial damage to the ferry dock at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Following that damage, the dock was closed to the public.
Season Two of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Hawaiian cultural videos debuts with “Hoʻokupu”
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce that Season Two of the ʻIke Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work)” video series will launch April 5, a few days ahead of the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area Announces Park Concessioner for Camp Store and Stable Service
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area announced this week the selection of Creek Partners, LLC to be the new contracted concessioner for Bandy Creek Camp Store and Stables in the park. Michelle Walker Trieschmann, a Scott County, Tennessee resident and Creek Partners, LLC President, said that the Camp Store would be open by Friday, April 7 and initially will be stocking ice, firewood, sodas, snacks, wine, beer, and maps with more products being added to the shelves in the following weeks.
National Park Service taking steps to protect visitors and historic resources at Antietam National Cemetery
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
For the safety of visitors and staff and to protect historic resources, Antietam National Battlefield will remove 47 trees from Antietam National Cemetery this April.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on an environmental assessment to replace historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input to replace the historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge and address findings that were documented in a 2020 report identifying structural deficiencies
Reducing deer numbers and removing invasive plants are key to long-term forest health
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
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.
Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Cypress Trail Wildfire
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
April 4th, Big Cypress National Preserve was notified of a wildfire in the northern portion of the preserve, located approximately one mile north of I-75 around mile marker 68.
Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers at Manhattan Project National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is pleased to announce that we will be recruiting teachers again this year to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee provides its 2022 report to Congress
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee today provided its fiscal year (FY) 2022 Report to Congress.
Guided Hikes offered at National Park’s Miller Woods
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Join a ranger for a hike through the Indiana Dunes National Park’s exceptional Miller Woods Sunday April 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, starting at the Paul H. Douglas Center.
National Park Service Selects WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc. to Operate Visitor Services at Ross Lake National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The National Park Service has selected WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc. to operate visitor services in Ross Lake National Recreation Area under a 10-year concession contract.
National Park Service Completes George W. Bush Childhood Home Special Resource Study
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) today transmitted the George W. Bush Childhood Home Special Resource Study (SRS) to Congress.
Discover Wild Louisiana at Barataria Preserve’s Spring in the Swamp
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Spring wildflowers are in bloom, frogs are calling, migratory birds are returning from their travels, and alligators are looking for romance.
Summer Jobs for Youth Available with Whitman Mission National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Whitman Mission National Historic Site is recruiting up to two individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program.
Teacher Development Opportunity at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The National Park Service Teacher Ranger Teacher program is an extended professional development opportunity for K-12 schoolteachers to learn about the resources and educational materials available through the National Park Service.
Summer Jobs Available at Nez Perce National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting up to three individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program.
Advisory Commission to Meet April 12, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Summer Jobs for Youth Available at Big Hole National Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Big Hole National Battlefield is recruiting up to four individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Presents "Now and Forever"
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Lincoln Home National Historic Site presents: “Now and Forever” April 16 at 2:30pm in the Lincoln Home Visitor Center, 426 S Seventh Street, in Springfield.
Park Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Change to Park Policy Permitting Dogs on Boardwalk Trail
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on potential changes to the park’s policy permitting dogs on the Boardwalk Loop Trail.