News from May 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Announces Seasonal Trail Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
To help keep visitors and outdoor recreators safe during the record high temperature summer months, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is instituting seasonal closures to certain strenuous areas and park trails from May 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023.
Visitor Center Reopens After Construction Updates
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce the reopening of its Visitor Center after several months of beneficial upgrades to the building’s roof, breezeway, and parking areas.
Herbert Hoover National Historical Site hosts public meetings about accessibility and use in the tallgrass prairie
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Herbert Hoover National Historical Site staff will host meetings on Wednesday, May 24th at the Coralville Public Library (Iowa City) and on Thursday, May 25th at 5:30PM at the Rummells Center (West Branch) about current and future opportunities for visitor use of the park’s tallgrass prairie (prairie).
National Park Service to host free workshop on how to apply for federal jobs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Haleakalā National Park is providing a free workshop on writing federal resumes and applying to federal jobs
Essential Acadia: Spanish
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: . Bienvenido al Parque Nacional Acadia, la joya de la corona de la costa del Atlántico Norte. Obtenga más información sobre el parque y haga planes para su visita en nps.gov/acadia. Todos los visitantes mayores de 16 años deben tener un pase de entrada al parque. Todos los vehículos deben exhibir un...
Essential Acadia: French
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: . Bienvenue au Parc National de l'Acadie, le joyau de la couronne de la côte de l'Atlantique Nord. Visitez nps.gov/acadia pour apprendre plus sur le parc et pour planifier votre visite. Tous les visiteurs âgés de 16 ans et plus doivent avoir un laissez-passer d'entrée au parc. Tous les véhicules doivent...
A Century of Sacrifice: Special Memorial Day Weekend Ranger Program
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
For more than one hundred years, fallen United States servicemembers were buried with honor at Gettysburg National Cemetery.
National Park Service selects Frank Lands as Deputy Director for Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
National Park Service Director Chuck Sams has selected Frank Lands to serve as the next NPS Deputy Director for Operations.
Brown v. Board of Education Community Concert Event
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On May 17, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park will host a free outdoor concert to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Supreme Court case that outlawed segregation in public education.
Andersonville National Historic Site hosts Memorial Day weekend events
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day with events that are free and open to the public, beginning on Saturday, May 27 and concluding on Tuesday, May 30.
El Malpais National Monument Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering May 20-21, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Come out and enjoy the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument!
National Park Service Postpones Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is postponing implementation of the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire due to changing weather conditions.
Andersonville National Historic Site hosts Memorial Day weekend events
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. -Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day with events that are free and open to the public, beginning on Saturday, May 27 and concluding on Tuesday, May 30. Retired US Army Col. Rob Choppa will serve as keynote speaker at the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony. The weekend’s events will close with a public funeral service for Corporal Luther Story, Korean War Medal of Honor recipient.
Author Review of The Shining Mountain
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: LAPWAI, Idaho - The Nez Perce National Historical Park will host author Alix Christie, Saturday June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm to share her book, The Shining Mountain.Alix Christie, author of Kirkus-, Publishers Weekly-, and Booklist-starred debut novel Gutenberg’s Apprentice, returns with The Shining Mountains, based on the true story of her Scottish forbearers.
Essential Acadia: Dutch
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: . Welkom in het Acadia National Park, het kroonjuweel van de Noord-Atlantische kust. Lees meer over het park en plan uw bezoek op nps.gov/acadia. Alle bezoekers van 16 jaar en ouder moeten in het bezit zijn van een toegangspas voor het park. Alle voertuigen moeten over een pas beschikken, duidelijk...
Selection of Chief of Resource Management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) announces Brendan Newell as the new Chief of Resource Management at Fire Island National Seashore.
Golden Spike National Historical Park to Commemorates the 154th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On May 10 visitors from around the state and nation once again gathered at Promontory Summit to commemorate the one hundred and fifty-fourth anniversary of the completion of the world’s first transcontinental railroad.
Historic Preservation Award Presented to Keweenaw National Historical Park and Partners
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On Thursday, May 4, Keweenaw National Historical Park, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Village of Calumet, Calumet Downtown Development Authority, Main Street Calumet, Houghton County Land Bank Authority, and Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission received a Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for the collaborative Bring Back Calumet initiative.
Phase Two of Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan Initiated
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Phase Two of the Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan has been initiated and residents within the areas of concern have been notified to prepare for potential evacuations
Chris Wilcox selected as new chief for NPS Fire and Aviation Management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Wilcox, former chief for the Branch of Fire Management with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), has been named as the new chief for the National Park Service (NPS) Division of Fire and Aviation Management.