News from May 2023
Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge fire under investigation
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Days after a fire burned down the iconic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, a 71-year-old visitor center at Olympic National Park, third-party certified fire investigators are examining the site to determine the cause and origin of the blaze
Ramsey Cascades Trail to open for weekend use
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that as of May 8, Ramsey Cascades Trail and Ramsey Prong Road will be open Friday through Sunday each week, and on federal holidays
400 press releases published in January by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 400 press releases published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service in January.
Essential Acadia: Simplified Chinese
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: . 欢迎来到阿卡迪亚国家公园，它是北大西洋海岸线上的皇冠瑰宝。请在 nps.gov/acadia 上了解有关公园的更多信息并制定游览计划。. 所有 16 岁及以上的游客都必须持有公园通行证。所有车辆必须出示通过挡风玻璃清晰可见的通行证。go.nps.gov/ AcadiaPass 在线全面介绍了通行证购买选项。. 如果您想在5月下旬至10月中旬之间开车沿凯迪拉克山峰路行驶，您还需要预订车辆。预定只能提前在线出售，不能在公园内亲自购买。请在 Recreation.gov 上了解更多详情. 在公园露营地露营需要提前在 Recreation.gov 上预订。阿卡迪亚的任何地方都不允许野外露营或过夜停车。附近的城镇可以提供住宿。请访问...
2023 Memorial Day Weekend Luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On Saturday, May 27, 2023 the National Park Service will host the 28th annual luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Cadillac Summit Road reopened to the public
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Cadillac Summit Road reopened today as paving and culvert replacement work on the road pauses for the summer season
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Provide Updates to Estimated Reopening Dates Ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks personnel continue to make progress with snow clearing, damage repairs, and all the various tasks associated with recovering from a historic winter season.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Hosts Archaeologist Chelsea Rose for Presentation on Oregon's Chinese Heritage
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1 pm, at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, historical archaeologist Chelsea Rose will provide a public presentation on the archaeology of the Chinese diaspora of Oregon.
Harpers Corner Road to Undergo $10.1 Million in Improvements
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
A $10.1 million construction project to improve the Harpers Corner Road within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on May 30
Spring Newsletter 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Late spring is a wonderful time of year at our two parks, not only because of the colorful flowers and trees blooming in our beautiful landscapes, but also because of the re-opening of visitation at Blackstone River Valley NHP and the many in-person programs and special events we are able to hold for both parks as the weather warms into summer.
Public Input Sought on Comprehensive Site Management Plan for Mt. Wanda
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to start the 30-day public review and comment period for the Mt. Wanda unit at John Muir National Historic Site’s Comprehensive Site Management Plan (CSMP)/Environmental Assessment (EA).
Save the Seabirds by Celebrating ʻUaʻu Night on May 19, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by attending ʻUaʻu Night, a special annual event to raise awareness for the endangered ʻuaʻu, or the Hawaiian petrel, which nests high on Haleakalā.
Temporary Partial Closure of Southeastern End of West Beach Due to Least Tern Nesting
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Buck Island Reef National Monument is one of fifteen known nesting sites on St. Croix for the least tern, Sterna antillarum antillarum, a locally protected migratory sea bird.
Historic Preservation Award Presented to Keweenaw NHP 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.
Department of Interior publishes 14 press releases or notices in February
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 14 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in February.
Uncovering Our Night Skies
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: Under the clearest and darkest night, the human eye can see between 5,000 to 7,000 stars. At Cape Cod National Seashore, one might be able to spot a couple hundred stars if they are lucky and maybe the milky way depending on the weather. But what if there was a way to see the complete “Starry Night"...
Author Review of The Shining Mountain
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
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.
Many Fantastic Programs Lined-Up as Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Changes to Summer Hours!
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Summer hours are back at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument! Starting Monday, May 15th, Agate will be open from 9am – 5pm daily.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - The Season of New Life
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
As the sunny days lure you outside, you may come across young wildlife on your property, including goslings, ducklings, bunnies and fawns.
Boating at Ruby Lake
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Boating at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge