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Summer Operations Begin Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: KEYSTONE, SD -- Beginning May 26, visitors to the Memorial will have a variety of programming and trip planning tools at their disposal. The park has updated its digital calendar, Summer Programming, and Operating Hours webpages to reflect upcoming activities and building hours for visitors to enjoy.
Arrest made in Rock Creek Parkway fatal traffic crash
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The United States Park Police arrested the driver involved in the fatal March 15 crash on Rock Creek Parkway that killed three occupants in one of the involved cars. Nakita Marie Walker, 43, of Washington, D.C. was charged with Second Degree Murder and arrested on May 22.
Devils Tower National Monument Staff Attended a Training for High-Angle Rope Rescue
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: 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. The 1-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use.
Hike with a ranger through the ruins of the South Fork Dam
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: This ranger guided walk through the ruins of the South Fork Dam is offered on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, beginning June 3, 2023.
Recent archaeology project uncovers first shots of the French and Indian War
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: FARMINGTON, Penn. - A four-week archeological investigation has verified the location of the first skirmish of the French and Indian War. Through a partnership project, several 18th century ballistics and other artifacts were recently uncovered at Jumonville Glen, part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument Delayed Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The trail and tours to Timpanogos Cave will remain closed until late June due to trail damage following the unprecedented winter snowpack.
Guided Tour of Eleanor Roosevelt's Home
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Guided Tour of Eleanor Roosevelt's Home.
Summer Hours at Minidoka Historical Site
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: JEROME, Ida. - On Friday, May 26, the visitor center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office conducts Mesa Chivato prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. The BLM planned to conduct this prescribed fire earlier, but due to weather, has been unable to begin operations.
Bandy Creek Pool Now Open for the 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM (ET). The hours of operation will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays through Labor Day.
Stranded Climbers on the Ruth Glacier Rescued
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: 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.
Naturalization Ceremony at George Washington Carver National Monument
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Naturalization Ceremony at George Washington Carver National Monument.
BLM presents Yuba Watershed Institute with prestigious Conservation Leadership Partner Award
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - In recognition of their leadership and dedication to conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently presented the Conservation Leadership Partner Award to the Yuba Watershed Institute. The Yuba Watershed Institute was recognized for collaborating with the BLM and...
BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly on rivers, recreation sites
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly as summer approaches and visitors start recreating on California rivers, in day-use areas, and when fishing, boating, swimming or performing other forms of water recreation. According to recreation.gov, water-related accidents are among the most common cause of death in some of our nation’s most visited parks, forests and waterways.
2023-05-22- prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two burn units this spring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). The fire is a tool intended to restore habitat in forested ecosystems in the park. The burn units cover approximately 509 acres within the National...
#MyParkStory: Discovery in the backcountry - Madison Reika, Mount Rainier
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: So far in my years in the National Park Service, there have been many times I have said, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this." From 24-hour transports to jail, to a memorable backcountry patrol, one of my favorite patrols so far was with two coworkers in the desert.
Gulf Islands National Seashore expands ferry service to Fort Pickens
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- The National Park Service will expand Pensacola Bay City Ferry service to the Fort Pickens Area to include Fridays beginning May 26, 2023.
NPS is Ready to Welcome Summer Visitors
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Employees at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have been busy gearing up and getting facilities ready for a busy summer season. The 70,000-acre national park unit in PA and NJ and was the 14th most-visited national park unit in the country in 2022 with 4.4 million visits recorded.
Beachcomber Hike at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger for a morning stroll along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan at Central Avenue Beach on Tuesday, May 30 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Learn about the origins of the Great Lakes and the Indiana Dunes while scanning the beach to see what kind of interesting things got washed up. There is a sandy slope down and up from the beach. Meet at the Central Avenue Beach parking lot.
Jason Fallon named as new NPS Wildland Fire branch chief
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: 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.