News from July 2023
Shriner Peak Fire Lookout
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Built in 1932, the Shriner Peak Fire Lookout is a historic structure located within the Mount Rainier National Historic Landmark District. One of four lookouts remaining in the park, it helped protect the park and surrounding national forests from fire.
Hike Rampart Ridge
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: This moderate loop trail passes through forests with glimpses of the surrounding mountain vistas. Also known as "The Ramparts," this ridge is the remnant of an ancient lava flow which originated at the summit of Mount Rainier.
Emergency Closure of Recreational Fishing in the Quillayute River System of Olympic National Park to Begin on July 15
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: To protect salmon populations in the Quillayute River system, an emergency closure of recreational fishing will begin on July 15 at 12:01 am. The following river systems within Olympic National Park will close to all recreational fishing until further notice: Quillayute, Dickey, Bogachiel, South Fork...
Sheep at Bent's Old Fort
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Large numbers of sheep bones excavated at Bent's Fort provides absolute proof that sheep, perhaps even several different breeds, were once at the fort.
Beach Walk
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Be sure to always check the calendar or stop by the visitor center to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
NPS crews search Delaware River for missing swimmer
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- National Park Service rangers and Search and Rescue Team members from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River are engaged in a search for a missing swimmer who was reported to be struggling in the water while swimming in the Delaware River at Karamac at around 8 pm on Thursday evening. Karamac is located on the New Jersey side of the park, about a mile north of Interstate 80.
Rangers Searching for a Man with Knife in the Giant Forest Area of Sequoia National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. - Law enforcement rangers are looking for a man with a knife in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Officials have reported no injuries.
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders Discuss “Good Jobs in the Clean Economy”
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Environmental Protection Agency Chief of Staff Dan Utech, and other key stakeholders participated in a “Good Jobs in the Clean Economy" event with labor, conservation and environmental justice leaders ...
First Ladies NHS to host Living History Program
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio is excited to host living history interpreter Debbie Weinkamer for her program “Life after President Garfield". This program will be available at the Education Center on July 28 at 11:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM.
Interior Department, University of Alaska Anchorage Partner to Provide STEM Employment Opportunities to Alaska Native Students
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior and the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) today announced a new partnership that will increase employment opportunities for Alaska Native youth across the Department’s offices and bureaus. Today’s announcement is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s continued work to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive federal workforce.
Grand Canyon National Park to move overnight backcountry reservations to Recreation.gov
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Grand Canyon National Park will move its overnight backcountry reservation system to Recreation.gov for reservations for 2024 and later permits. This move will help streamline the backcountry permitting process by allowing around 80% of backcountry permits to be directly reserved and paid for online.
Crater Days Weekend 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: PETERSBURG, VA - Petersburg National Battlefield will host Crater Days Saturday, July 29th, and Sunday July 30th, 2023. It will commemorate the 159th anniversary of the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864. Learn about this powerful story and interact with living historians on the battlefield. Formal programs begin at 10 AM and 2 PM each day. .
Hike to Shriner Peak Fire Lookout
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Panoramic views make Shriner Peak Trail worth the strenuous hike to the Shriner Peak Fire Lookout. The view from the top offers commanding views of Mount Rainier, Ohanapecosh Valley, and the Cascade Range. Along the trail, you’ll find brilliant fall foliage, colorful summer wildflowers, and wild strawberries in the fire-exposed meadows. At 2.5 miles in, there is a view of Mount Rainier's east side.
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures July 14 – 16, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023. .
Butterfly Walk at Homestead
By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
News Release: Butterfly Walk at Homestead. BEATRICE, Neb. - Join Master Naturalist and butterfly expert Jo Langabee and Natural Resource Specialist Jesse Bolli for a Butterfly Walk on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Homestead National Historical Park. The walk will begin at the Education Center. You are encouraged...
Man with Knife in the Giant Forest Area of Sequoia National Park Located and Apprehended
By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. - On Friday Law enforcement rangers were looking for a man with a knife in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. The subject was located Friday evening and arrested. No injuries or further altercations were reported.
Illegal burro killings discovered in Death Valley National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - National Park Service officials are investigating the death of five burros that were discovered shot and killed earlier this week in the Lower Wildrose area of Death Valley National Park.
20 notices published in week ending July 1 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
There were 20 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending July 1, according to the Federal Register.
Rainbow Fire is Called Out
By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
News Release: The Rainbow Fire is now out following a strong initial attack and continued work by North Cascades, Missoula, and Redmond smokejumpers. Helicopter and Fire Boss plane support included approximately 105,000 gallons of water over two days. The Boulder Creek Trail and Hooter, Rennie, and Reynolds Hiker and Stock camps are now open.
Arthur Asahel Shurcliff
By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023
News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.