News from April 2023
Big South Fork NRRA to Welcome New United States Citizens during 2023 National Park Week
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will form a partnership conducting an official naturalization ceremony granting 65 people their citizenship on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site to Host Financial Literacy Program
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, at 2 pm the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, in partnership with RVA Financial, will host a program on financial literacy.
Cypress Camp Trail Fire Receives Precipitation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Fire behavior on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve has decreased significantly today with precipitation over the fire area. Creeping and smoldering continues to be observed in the prairies and pines.
Birding Walks offered at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Greet the morning with a ranger-led Birding program and immerse yourself in Indiana Dunes National Park on Thursday, April 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Great American Outdoors Act funds $27 million in repairs at Minute Man National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Minute Man National Historical Park received approximately $27.4 million in project funds from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to address deferred maintenance and repair needs for the park’s buildings, structures, landscape, trails, signage, and monuments in order to improve the visitor experience
Peregrine falcon chicks born to nesting couple on Alcatraz Island
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO-After a month-long incubation period marked by unusually stormy weather on Alcatraz Island, a pair of nesting peregrine falcons welcomed to the world four chicks in early April 2023. The hatching, which was captured by remote monitoring of the couple by park biologists, comes after the falcons were first observed breeding on the island in 2019.
Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Protect the Stability and Sustainability of Colorado River Basin
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - To address the continued potential for low run-off conditions and unprecedented water shortages in the Colorado River Basin, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) today released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to potentially...
National Park Service to improve grassy areas in Lincoln Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-The National Park Service (NPS) will overseed and aerate the grass in the center and northern portions of Lincoln Park this spring. To help ensure the project’s success, the NPS will close the center and northern portions of the park from April 17 through June 30.
National Park Service looking for an ace tennis operator
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the East Potomac Tennis Center.
Cypress Camp Trail Fire Winds Down
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Fire behavior on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve continues to decrease due to suppression efforts and high humidity.
Watch Crossroads of a Revolution
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: Stop by the visitor center to see "Crossroads of a Revolution." This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six. From its forming at the crossroads along trade routes linking the Cherokee territory to Charleston, SC. Ninety Six in the 1700s was a land of hope and opportunity, of conflict...
Weir Farm NHP Announces May 2023 Programs
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Signs of spring are emerging at Weir Farm National Historical Park, and we are gearing up for the 2023 season. Park grounds are open daily, sunrise to sunset.
May 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
May brings an abundance of blooming ʻōhiʻa lehua blossoms throughout the park, and a plethora of special events from live music, to Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, living history performances and more. Mark your calendar for these May events:
Voyageurs National Park Reservations for 2023 Boat Tours and North Canoe Programs Open April 15
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Voyageurs National Park staff announce ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage reservations open at 9:00 am CST on April 15 for the 2023 season.
National Park Service Announces 2023 Youth Conservation Corps
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
We are looking for great young people to join our crew this summer! If you are a resident of St. John or St. Thomas, between the ages of 15 and 18, and interested in summer employment with the Youth Conservation Corps at Virgin Islands National Park, please download the 2023 YCC Crew Application or pick up an application form the park's Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, St. John, or the Tunick Building in St. Thomas.
National Park Service Midwest Regional Office Awards Voyageurs National Park Staff the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Voyageurs National Park’s maintenance team with the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award.
American Battlefield Trust Park Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Fort Donelson National Battlefield is holding its annual Park Day, inviting members of the public to take part in the cleaning of the 1,717 grave markers of the Fort Donelson National Cemetery.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Celebrates Junior Ranger Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
On April 29, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Lincoln Home National Historic Site will join the National Park Service to celebrate Junior Ranger Day 2023.
Ferry Contract Awarded
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: Fire Island National Seashore awards contract for operation of passenger ferry.
Youth Learn About Park Ranger Careers
By National Park Service | Apr 13, 2023
227 visitors explored the many career options within the National Park Service on Saturday, April 8th at Scotts Bluff National Monument.