News from May 2023
Trail of Tears: Paducah Area Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Find places to visit in the Paducah, Kentucky area.
Stay Active at Kings Mountain!
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Explore activities in the park! We want you to be prepared for your activity before you go. Please review the safety tips below to reduce the risk of injury on your visit.
Camping
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Camping is allowed at Garner Creek Campsite only. A three (3) mile hike is required to access the campsite. Visitors must obtain a permit (free) from the visitor center before using the site. The campsite is first-come, first-served; no reservations will be taken. The site holds 10-12 people. Registration is required.
Backcountry Trails
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Together, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park offer 16 miles of hiking trails. There are three trails to choose from.
Battlefield Trail, 1.5 Mile!
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: This 1.5-mile self-guided walking trail allows the visitor to see both perspectives of the battlefield. Wayside exhibits around the trail highlight battle events. The Centennial Monument, U.S. Monument, and Ferguson's Grave are key features along the trail.
Birding
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: The park is an ideal place to view many species of birds. Trails within the park lead to higher, drier areas like Browns Mountain, where hikers might see high-flying hawks and vultures. Trails also lead to the lower, larger streams that various wood warblers love to frequent. Trails leading into the adjacent Kings Mountain State Park pass lakes with waterfowl and pastures where many birds feed.
Trail of Tears: Tennessee Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: After Cherokee were forcibly removed from their homes they were marched to temporary camps and forts. The next phase sent them to larger departure camps in Tennessee. Cherokee were assigned to detachments that were organized by military or Cherokee leaders. The first three military-led detachments left...
Shenandoah National Park search suspended
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Luray, VA - Based on a preliminary identification of remains found Sunday, May 21, 2023, the search for Mateo Cobo Zevallos conducted by Shenandoah National Park with support from Virginia Department of Emergency Management has been suspended.
Gulf Islands National Seashore expands ferry service to Fort Pickens
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The National Park Service will expand Pensacola Bay City Ferry service to the Fort Pickens Area to include Fridays beginning May 26, 2023.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Presents "Reading with a Park Ranger" Summer Programs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Lincoln Home National Historic Site will partner with the Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library, to present reading programs during the Summer of 2023 as part of the City of Springfield's History Comes Alive season.
2023 Memorial Day Weekend Events
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun
New Summer Hours and Ranger Series 2023 Calendar
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument will be open 7-days a week starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023.
African American Experiences project signs and performance
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
reat Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite members of the public to join an event unveiling two new waysides at Mingus Mill on Tuesday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Devils Tower National Monument Staff Attended a Training for High-Angle Rope Rescue
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by “Rigging for Rescue” out of Ouray, CO.
Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use.
Stranded Climbers on Ruth Glacier Rescued
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Denali National Park and Preserve rangers conducted a rescue on Peak 11,300 on the West Fork of the Ruth Glacier on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Jason Fallon named as new NPS Wildland Fire branch chief
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Jason Fallon, a wildland fire evaluation specialist with the Department of the Interior Office of Wildland Fire, has been selected as the new branch chief for National Park Service (NPS) Wildland Fire.
Shenandoah National Park search suspended
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Based on a preliminary identification of remains found Sunday, May 21, 2023, the search for Mateo Cobo Zevallos conducted by Shenandoah National Park with support from Virginia Department of Emergency Management has been suspended.
Trail of Tears: Missouri, Illinois, & Kentucky Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Routes through Kentucky and Illinois. Water Route. Cherokee on the land route traveled through a bitter winter that led to delays at icy river crossings and poor road conditions. In some cases, a road was built to provide a path for Indian Removal. Land Route Benge. The Benge detachment left Fort Payne...
Seeking public comment on draft restoration plan for American Cyanamid superfund site
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Plan to restore floodplain, riparian and wetland habitats in Hillsborough, NJ