News from April 2023
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Hosts National Junior Ranger Day
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Hosts National Junior Ranger Day REPUBLIC, MO - Become a Junior Ranger April 22nd at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield as part of the celebration of National Junior Ranger day and National Park Week. Tour the battlefield, explore civilian and soldier life during the battle, and learn how to muster and drill like a soldier.
West Entrance Station
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: The West Entrance Station is a small fee booth along Park Boulevard. Visitors can pay their entrance fees or buy a park pass here as they go into the park. Park rangers may also collect fees or check passes here as visitors drive or bike out of the park.
Agate Celebrates National Park Week with Two Great Events!
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: National Park Week 2023 is April 22 - April 30th. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument will start and end the celebration with two amazing, free events. “Stories in the Stars" Astronomy Program will be on Saturday, April 22nd from 8:00-10:00pm. Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason, will share his poems on Sunday, April 30th from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Both events will occur at the picnic shelter at Agate.
DOI-NPS offers new grant application process starting April 17
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
FY2023 Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities Grants grant opened on April 17.
Mount Baldy Summit Hike at National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger on Sunday April 23, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for an opportunity to climb to the top of the famous Mount Baldy. Mount Baldy is closed for general public use due to public safety and restoration concerns, so this ranger-led hike allows visitors to safely experience the beauty and spectacular views from the top of one of the tallest dunes in the national park.
Top Things to Know about Visiting Saint-Gaudens NHP
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Art, history, and nature come together in Cornish, NH. Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and unofficial center of the Cornish Colony of artists, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park continues to attract people from across the world. These tips will help you prepare for your next visit to the park whether you are drawn by its rich history, fragrant gardens, large-bronze sculptures, or opportunity to connect with the ones you love.
Bureau of Land Management offers reward for information on wild burro shooting
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the harassment and shooting of an approximately 6-year-old female wild burro near the Last Chance Mountain Range in northern Pahrump, Nevada.
Outside Science (inside parks): Monitoring Night Skies at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: The Outside Science (inside parks) series shares stories of crucial, creative science. Each episode, produced in collaboration with Colorado State University, highlights the many ways young people are getting involved in science in parks. Watch this and all the previous episodes on the Explore Nature website or the Explore Nature YouTube Channel.
National Park Service announces Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grant opportunity
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - On April 17, the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), will begin accepting applications for Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grants for cultural heritage and educational projects in the Delta region, spanning Southern Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. Applications are due by June 3.
Shenandoah National Park announces artists selected for 2023 Artist-in-Residence program
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: LURAY, VA - Shenandoah National Park has selected five artists for its annual Artist-in-Residence program. The program gives artists of all types an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah’s natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline. Each artist will spend three weeks in Shenandoah and will then create an original piece reflecting the experience to donate to the park. Artists also present public programs about their art and their residencies.
Automobile Break-ins in Joshua Tree National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Park rangers are investigating a theft from multiple vehicles in Joshua Tree National Park. On March 8, 2023, at approximately 5 pm, park rangers were dispatched to Hemingway Parking Lot for a report of theft from automobiles. Further investigation revealed two suspects had used stolen credit cards at...
Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Situated on the intracoastal waterway, the fishing dock at Fort Moultrie offers several opportunities for recreation. With a valid South Carolina fishing license, you can try your luck at catching several different types of fish including red and black drums, mackerel and seabass. Additionally, the intracoastal...
Anson Burlingame
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Born in New Berlin, New York in 1820, Anson Burlingame spent his early years there and in the Midwest. He later moved to Boston to attend Harvard. Following his studies, Burlingame worked as “counsellor" in offices at the Old State House in the city, while living in Cambridge.1.
National Park Service announces Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grant opportunity
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - On April 17, the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), will begin accepting applications for Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grants for cultural heritage and educational projects in the Delta region, spanning Southern Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. Applications are due by June 3.
National Park Week 2023 Encourages Everyone to Share “Your Park Story”
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: (Fort Laramie, WY) Fort Laramie National Historic Site joins parks, programs, and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their favorite park stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched during the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service by the National Park Foundation, you can use the site to find Your Park Story. Or you can share your #MyParkStory on social media.
Podcast 019: The Role of HTPC in the National Park Service
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: What is the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC)?
Hiking Misadventures with Nalini Ravindranath - BTS Podcast 29
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Hiking Misadventures with Nalini Ravindranath. "The outdoor narrative has for a long time been the idea of rugged, strong, men conquering nature, and really it doesn't have to be that way. You can define what your outdoor space is and how you're going to interact with that space. That space belongs...
Podcast 021: The Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Landscapes
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: What is a Cultural Landscape. Debbie Smith: Welcome to the podcast, Robert. Could you begin by telling us how you would define a cultural landscape?. Robert Melnick: Sure Debbie. It’s great to be here. Robert Melnick: I think the first thing to think about is that you’ve got to think about not just...
Assessing the Effects of Traffic on the Behavior and Viewability of Grizzly Bears
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Study Overview. In 1917, Denali National Park and Preserve (then Mount McKinley National Park) became the first national park established to protect wildlife. Providing opportunities to view wildlife has continued to be a priority throughout the park's 100+ year history. As visitation has increased over...
They Suffer So Acutely
By Interior Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, April 29, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour, ranger-led program examining the role of hospitals in Chattanooga during the Civil War. Participants are asked to park at the 301-409 Collins St Parking Lot adjacent to the Confederate cemetery on 5th Avenue, where the program will be held. (301-499 Collins St, Chattanooga, TN 37403). Participants are welcome to bring a chair and water.