News from June 2023


Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort

News Release: The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate American Independence during the 2023 Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration.


Notice published on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles, CA on June 22

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Park hosts historic Bound Brook Island celebration events

News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- Cape Cod National Seashore is thrilled to celebrate the history of Bound Brook Island on Friday, June 30, 2023. Join park staff as they explore the historic Atwood-Higgins and Baker-Biddle properties in Wellfleet to learn about the stories of the past. This free event will be held 10 am-2 pm, beginning at the Atwood-Higgins property, located at 269 Bound Brook Island Rd, Wellfleet, MA.


Gallops Island

News Release: Six miles from Long Wharf, sits the 50- acre Gallops Island. The island is composed of one drumlin that is 79 feet. The island offers wonderful views of the harbor and surrounding islands.


BLM Worland provides location for fireworks

News Release: WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday. The use of fireworks will be permitted July 2-5, 2023, at the first gravel pit along the road to the landfill northwest of Worland.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Celebrate Independence Day at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

News Release: Strong City, KS: On Saturday July 1st historic ranch characters go about their daily activities of gardening, cooking, roping, and other typical chores, but will stop at 1 p.m. to read the Declaration of Independence. This was a common practice that was held in town squares all over the country in the 19th century when celebrating Independence Day.


At Home with George…and Xiomaro

News Release: MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programing scheduled for June 24.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Announcing the 2023 Brooks Camp Bear Pin Logo Contest Winner

News Release: KING SALMON, Alaska - Katmai National Park and Preserve has put its “stamp" of approval on the winning design for the 2023 Brooks Camp Bear Pin!.


Mount Rushmore Celebrates Independence Day 2023

Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day.



Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation to open Delta Cross Channel gates for summer season

News Release: Walnut Grove, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation today announced that the Delta Cross Channel gates will open for the summer season at about 10 a.m. Friday, June 23.


Obed Wild and Scenic River Annual Photo Contest Deadline July 15

News Release: Do you have beautiful photos of the Obed Wild & Scenic River? Enter your images in the 2023 Obed photography contest. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature within the boundaries of the Obed Wild and Scenic River. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, Middleborough, MA on June 22

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Calf Island

News Release: Calf Island sits nine miles out from Boston in the harbor. Somewhere in the middle of Boston Light and The Graves Light, this 35-acre island is one of the most secluded in the harbor.


Two Feral Horses Stranded on Lake Powell Beach Have been Rescued

A mare and foal that had been stranded on a Lake Powell beach in Navajo Canyon have been rescued. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff had been monitoring and feeding the animals since June 7.