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On the morning of May 30, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., National Park Service (NPS) dispatch operators received a report of a deceased male in the road near milepost 221 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2023 Special Events Schedule in June

Saratoga National Historical Park launches its special events program for 2023 next month. Programs for June include:

Identity Confirmed in Death on Shackleford Banks

At approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday, May 28th, an accident involving three individuals in a rented boat occurred in the ocean south of Shackleford Banks.

Carver Day Celebration 2023

80th Carver Day Celebration

Save the Date for the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival July 22

The cultural festival is back! Save the date and join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for the 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, FREE!

Petrified Forest Hosts Four Artists-In-Residence for the 2023 Season

Artwork has been integral to the protection, preservation, and public enjoyment of our national parks. Since the park’s hundredth birthday in 2006, Artists-in-Residence have offered their creative interpretation of the Petrified Forest.

Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Sandy Hook

Middletown, N.J. –By the Sea an exhibit of paintings by Gregory Lewis, will open on Saturday, June 3.

Temporary Closures for Herbicide Application

From June 3 to June 7, a team of biologists and resource staff will be applying herbicide to control non-native giant cane (Arundo donax) along the river in the Rio Grande Village area.

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment for Kingsley Plantation

imucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve seeks public input on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that prescribes site improvements and management at Kingsley Plantation.

SciGirls TV Show Screening at National Park

Everyone is invited to the Indiana Dunes National Park’s visitor center on Friday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm for a special screening of the PBS TV show, SciGirls.

SciGirls TV Show Screening at National Park

Everyone is invited to the Indiana Dunes National Park’s visitor center on Friday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm for a special screening of the PBS TV show, SciGirls.

Mariposa Grove Prescribed Burn: May 30-31, 2023

Yosemite National Park fire crews have several prescribed burns planned over the next several weeks.

Special Commemoration Programs and Events during the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Military Park staff will commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3, with a series of free hikes, walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important turning point in the American Civil War.

Channel Islands National Park announces summer updates on reopening Santa Barbara Island for public visitation and extending San Miguel Island closure

Channel Islands National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of Santa Barbara Island to public visitation.

Cape Lookout National Seashore Reports Fatality on Shackleford Banks

At approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday, May 28th, an accident involving three individuals in a rented boat occurred in the ocean south of Shackleford Banks.

Voluntary Climbing Closure in June

The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower).