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Fallen Climber Located on Upper Peters Glacier
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers have located a climber who fell from a 16,000 foot ridge on the West Buttress to the Peters Glacier on the evening of Friday, May 19. A mountaineering ranger was able to evacuate the patient who had minor injuries from 15,100 feet.
Guide to the E.B. Thompson Negative Collection
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: This finding aid describes the E.B. Thompson Negative Collection, part of the NPS History Collection. For access to the collection or for more information, contact the archivist.
2023 Memorial Day Weekend Events
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun!.
Rangers Initiate Search for Fallen Climber
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers began an aerial and ground search for a climber who fell from the 16,000 foot ridge on the West Buttress to the Peters Glacier on the evening of Friday, May 19.
BLM announces Steens Mountain Advisory Council June Meeting
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Hines, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) has scheduled a June 2023 field tour and meeting. The public is welcome to participate in the field tour to the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area on Thursday, June 15, from...
African American Experiences in the Smokies project unveils two waysides with new performance by musician Eric Mingus
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Great 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. The new waysides are a part of the larger African American Experiences in the Smokies project.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Presents "Reading with a Park Ranger" Summer Programs
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, IL: 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.
Nesting Bird Temporary Closures
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - This notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay. The purpose of these closures is to protect high concentrations of nesting seabirds by minimizing human caused disturbance and mortalities of chicks.
BLM Central California District to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Thursday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mariposa County Government Center, 5100 Bullion St., Mariposa, CA 95338. The meeting is open to the public. The BLM will also host a field tour to the Merced River Recreation Management Area on Wednesday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Day Movie Screenings at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger and fellow visitors to honor the Memorial Day Holiday with a screening of Vietnam Nurses at the Indiana Dunes National Park visitor center auditorium on Monday, May 29, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The documentary chronicles the important role that military nurses played during the Vietnam War.
BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
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.
Bureau of Land Management announces Atlantic City–area campgrounds open May 26
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Green Mountain campground opens June 2
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office conducts Mesa Chivato prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.