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News Release: BAKER, NV - Two additional tours of Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are proposed to begin in 2024. The park is seeking public comments on the proposed fees for these additional tours before any final decisions. In determining proposed fees, the park completed a cost comparison to similar tours offered by other cave operations. The comment period will open May 1 and close May 30, 2023.

Tip Off composting toilet facility on South Kaibab Trail closed May 2-23

From May 2-23, 2023, the composting toilet located at the “Tip Off” on the South Kaibab Trail will be closed for needed maintenance.

Somerville Lake Embankment Road to close temporarily

Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between Lake Somerville Marina and Campground and Welch Park will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Sandy Wildfire

Yesterday, May 1st, at approximately 3:30 PM, a wildfire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, located just west of the Blue Loop portion of Florida Trail.

Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

News Release: HANKSVILLE, Utah - Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry. Tours will be offered the weeks of May 15, May 22, and June 5, 2023, Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting. No tours will occur on Sundays or during the week of May 29, 2023. Tour group size is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment. If approved, the program would enable the agency to maximize the effectiveness of its response to time-sensitive, post-wildfire public safety and resources concerns across 2.1-million acres of BLM-administered public lands in Iron, Beaver, and parts of Washington counties.

National Park Rangers to Lead History Hike with Stunning Views

News Release: Richland, WA. - Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00-11:30 am. The “Hike Through Time" ranger program is a free, guided 3.6-mile (5.8 km) round-trip moderate hike to the top of Candy Mountain.

National Park archeologists find remains of underwater hospital and cemetery at Dry Tortugas

News Release: KEY WEST, Fla. - Dry Tortugas National Park announced the finding of archeological remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Garden Key. While only one grave has been identified, historical records indicate that dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed...

Notice published on May 1 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Delaware River Safety Advisory for Week of May 1

News Release: The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing, or paddling. Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to remind anyone thinking a river trip this week that additional safety requirements are in effect.

BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles

News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles. The closure lasts from May 10 to July 1 to protect sensitive elk calving and deer fawning areas, as indicated in the Green River Resource Management Plan.

Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of Groundwork Arts - Put a Face On It: Character Paintings

News Release: Joshua Tree National Park management is excited to announce a new exhibition of student creativity produced in partnership with Groundwork Arts, a Morongo Valley non-profit organization. This group brings professional practicing artists into local community schools to provide innovative educational opportunities to students, teachers, and families.

NR 23-12: Laurel Beach parking lot closed May 3 for maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel Beach parking lot at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, is closing Wednesday, May 3, 2023, while maintenance to the asphalt surface is accomplished.

Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4

By Interior Newswire Report | May 3, 2023

Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4.

Birding in Poland’s National Parks

News Release: In central Europe, Poland sits at both the geographical and the birding crossroads of the continent. The country's diverse and rich habitats make it an excellent location for both nesting and migratory bird species. Learn about the birds of Poland at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

What Are Archeological Resources?

News Release: Archeological resources are the physical evidence of past humans' activities and their cultures. They include artifacts, features, sites, and associated documentation. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and its regulations say, “Archaeological resource means any material remains of human...

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for Black-Capped Petrel With a Section 4(d) Rule discussed on May 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument Celebrates 100 Years

News Release: Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for 2023. Due to unprecedented snow in Utah and the resulting damage to the trail, cave tours will begin tentatively on May 31th to allow park staff more time to clear snow and repair the trail. Tickets are available for purchase up to 30 days in advance starting May 14th. The visitor center will be open May 17th.

Princeton University

News Release: In 1890, Olmsted, Olmsted & Eliot were called to advise on the improvement of Princeton University, then called College of New Jersey. Creating a general plan for the campus, they focused on grading the land around existing buildings. In a letter to Moses Taylor Pyne, one of Princeton’s greatest benefactors...

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