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Special Walking Tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery to Commemorate the 79th Anniversary of D-Day
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - On June 6, 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Allied Expeditionary Force embarked upon “the great crusade" as thousands of Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Europe. Staff from Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a special walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 pm.
Arrest made for vehicle striking bollards in Lafayette Park
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On May 22 at approximately 9:40 p.m., United States Park Police and United States Secret Service Uniform Division officers responded to the 1600 block of H Street NW for a truck that the preliminary investigation indicates intentionally crashed into the bollards on the outside of Lafayette...
Project to Restore Tyler Bend Boat Launch in Buffalo National River
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: The Tyler Bend boat launch was introduced to the flagship campground in Buffalo National River in the late 80s. For decades, it has been known for kayaking and canoeing and offers many more recreational opportunities for visitors. “Aside from aquatic activities on the river- kayaking, canoeing, tubing...
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Elkhart, Iowa
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event July 7-8, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Prairie Rose Arena, 11045 NE 56th Street, Elkhart, Iowa.
Weather-permitting, Yellowstone National Park’s Dunraven Pass opens Friday, May 26
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: * Weather-permitting, the road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) will open Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic.
National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awards
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program. Each project connects a local community to a nearby national park, national trail...
Kansas Woman Dies in Avalanche Creek
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 23, 2023] - On Monday afternoon, a 28-year-old female from Kansas fell off a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek and was swept into the gorge.
Invasive Buffelgrass Poses Significant Threat to Sonoran Desert Habitats
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Saguaro National Park was named after the iconic Saguaro cactus which is native to the Sonoran Desert and a symbol of the American Southwest. Visitors come to Saguaro National Park to experience the unique wildlife and culture the park has to offer. The Sonoran Desert is home to many native species like...
Trail bridge closed near Zion Lodge in Zion National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - During a routine inspection, National Park Service engineers assessed a trail bridge near Zion Lodge (Shuttle Stop #5). They found the bridge was shifting on its foundation. In response, the National Park Service closed the bridge.
Summer operations and closures in Quinault area for Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Acting Public Affairs Officer. Amos Almy. olympic_pao@nps.gov. Olympic National Forest. Public Affairs Officer. Corina Rendón. corina.rendon@usda.gov. QUINAULT, WA, May 23, 2023 - Visitors to the Olympic Peninsula this summer should be aware of multiple closures and construction projects occurring this summer...
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: (This page is part of a series. For information on other illnesses that can affect NPS employees, volunteers, commercial use providers, and visitors, please see the NPS A-Z Health Topics index.).
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 3rd!
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Each year on the first Saturday in June, NPS partner American Hiking Society hosts National Trails Day which takes place on trails across public lands. As the nation’s largest trails event, National Trails Day is a day of public events aimed at promotion, conservation, stewardship, and trail service.
Bureau of Land Management announces Pacific Northwest fire restrictions to protect local communities
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Portland, Ore. - Fire restrictions will go into effect on May 23 for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. The BLM encourages all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest.
NPS Celebrates VIPs at Annual Conference Award Ceremony
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: On April 22, 2023, National Park Service employees of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (NST) had the honor of attending the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s 17th Annual Conference at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. There was a record breaking almost 500 enthusiastic attendees who participated...
Pea Ridge National Military Park Special Artillery Demonstrations
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park Artillery Demonstrations.
BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective Thursday, May 25, for public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office, primarily located in western Fresno, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger.
Visiting Acadia throughout Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - Acadia National Park is excited to welcome visitors throughout Memorial Day weekend, and the National Park Service has plenty of tools available to help visitors navigate the park amidst crowds, traffic congestion, and limited parking. Consider downloading the NPS App to help guide your visit and select “Save this park for offline use" since connectivity in the park is not reliable.
Construction to rebuild two National Park Service sites - historic Paramount Ranch and Rocky Oaks - will begin in June
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - The National Park Service has awarded a contract to AMG & Associates, Inc., a company based out of Santa Clarita, California, to rebuild park facilities in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) that were lost during the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
New Summer Hours and Ranger Series 2023 Calendar
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - 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. The building will be open 9:00 am to 5: 00 pm. The grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
Nebraska couple named BLM’s 2022 “Heritage Heroes”
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce Ben and Ann Darling of Sidney, Neb., as the recipients of BLM Headquarters’ 2022 “Heritage Heroes Award." This prestigious award recognizes their exceptional contributions to recording and preserving cultural resources within the BLM’s Buffalo Field Office in northeastern Wyoming. The Darlings were presented the award in a ceremony at the Buffalo Field Office this winter.