News from May 2023
National Park Service Announces Requests for Proposals to Lease Eight Historic Properties
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS)
May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023:
May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023:
National Park Service director visits the National Parks of Boston during National Park Week
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
In celebration of National Park Week, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams made his first official visit to the National Parks of Boston from April 25-26. Earlier in the week, he toured additional national parks in the greater Boston area, including Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Catoctin Mountain Park welcomes latest Artist in Residence
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 – 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park.
Park rangers warn about interacting with wildlife
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Park rangers are reminding the public not to touch, handle, or feed wildlife. Two recent incidents Death Valley National Park show the risks to human and wildlife from these interactions: a woman was bitten by a bat with rabies and a coyote was struck by a car.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: To celebrate and publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest, it was decided a world’s fair would be held in Seattle. In October 1906, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Company hired John Charles Olmsted to design the grounds, believing he would create a breathtaking design like his father had at the World’s Columbian Exposition.
Finding Hot Springs' Habitats
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Finding Hot Springs' Habitats. Hot Springs National Park. Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade. Subject: Science. “Finding Hot Springs’ Habitats" is an environmental science program training students to “read" the many habitats of Hot Springs National Park. The program first...
University of Pennsylvania
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: In 1912, Olmsted Brothers were contacted by the University of Pennsylvania, who requested that they collaborate with architect Paul Philippe Cret to create a plan for the campus as it grew in student population. With both teams agreeing to the partnership, one year later they had created their preliminary report. To avoid the danger and noise caused by traffic in bustling Philadelphia, they proposed an elevated subway line.
Rogue River Ranch seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Medford Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for an Artist-in-Residence program at the Rogue River Ranch. Selected artists receive a one to two-week residency at the historic ranch between June and August. Artists will create while immersed in a beautiful environment and share their works with the public. All artists are encouraged to apply, and there is no preference given to any particular style or medium.
National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism Offer Volunteering Opportunities
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes. Opportunities will be available nearly every day of the week and will include stewardship, restoration, park clean-up, and more.
Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Portland, Ore. - Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4. Crews will use the time to remove hazard trees around the parking lot and trails.
B.A.R.K. Ranger at Eisenhower NHS
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Interested in Becoming a B.A.R.K. Ranger?
Mother’s Day Wildflower Hikes at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park’s Heron Rookery on Sunday, May 14, for two Mother’s Day Wildflower hikes to enjoy the spring’s woodland blooms. There will be two hikes: the first from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and the second from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The Heron Rookery is one of the best locations in the region for spring wildflowers.
Blue Ridge Parkway begins planned Mabry Mill wheel repairs
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: FLOYD, Virginia - The first phase of several projects planned to address needed repairs at the Mabry Mill area, milepost 176.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, are set to begin in the coming weeks. National Park Service staff are finalizing plans for immediate repairs of the mill wheel as the first in a series...
Forest Service, BLM Seek Public Comments on Thompson Divide Withdrawal
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Delta, Colorado, May 3, 2023 - The USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are seeking public scoping comments and hosting two public meetings on a requested withdrawal of National Forest System lands and Bureau of Land Management lands in Garfield, Gunnison and Pitkin counties.
Sourdough Ridge Trailhead at Sunrise
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Season: Summer Only (July-September). Sunrise Road, which provides access the Sunrise area, is open during the summer only, typically July to September. This is the main trailhead from the Sunrise Area, located on the right (north) side of the parking lot looking west towards Mount Rainier and the Sunrise...
National Park Service biologists capture a black bear in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - On April 23, National Park Service biologists captured and radio-collared a 210-pound black bear in a natural area of the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway. Photos here.
Why They Came
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Why They Came. Hot Springs National Park. Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade. Subject: Social Studies. State Standards: H.5.8.6 Effects of Progressive Era reforms. E.1.ARH.1 Natural resources on the development of the state. H.1.ARH.8 Social and cultural changes in Arkansas...
112 notices published in March by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
There were 112 notices published by the Interior Department in March, according to the Federal Register.